We are looking for an experienced Senior Paralegal to join a prominent litigation practice in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for someone with a keen attention to detail and a deep understanding of legal processes who can independently manage complex cases and collaborate seamlessly with attorneys across various offices. You will play a pivotal role in supporting high-stakes litigation matters in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage and oversee litigation cases independently, ensuring all tasks are completed with minimal supervision.<br>• Draft, organize, and prepare legal documents and materials across diverse practice areas, including pharmaceutical cases, mass torts, personal injury, asbestos, and commercial litigation.<br>• Handle Texas state filing requirements and ensure compliance with court deadlines.<br>• Work collaboratively with attorneys across multiple offices, including remote team members, to support litigation needs.<br>• Travel as required for depositions and other case-related events.<br>• Utilize advanced legal technology tools, along with Microsoft Office and Excel, to streamline case management and document preparation.<br>• Assist in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits and coordinating schedules.<br>• Support attorneys in entity formation and corporate governance processes.<br>• Conduct research and gather information necessary for civil and commercial litigation cases.
We are looking for a skilled Legal Secretary to join our team on a long-term contract basis in Sugar Land, Texas. In this role, you will provide vital support to attorneys by managing legal documents, overseeing schedules, and ensuring smooth administrative operations. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to a detail-oriented services environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Draft and finalize legal pleadings and discovery documents with precision.<br>• Submit court filings electronically for both state and federal cases.<br>• Support attorneys in trial preparation through organization and scheduling.<br>• Create and manage correspondence, deposition notices, and other legal documents.<br>• Coordinate and maintain calendars for hearings, deadlines, depositions, and mediations.<br>• Organize and maintain electronic filing systems for case documents.<br>• Arrange travel plans for attorneys and handle expense reimbursements as needed.<br>• Review and process invoices for approval.<br>• Perform dictation tasks and transcription as requested.<br>• Provide receptionist coverage and assist with scanning, copying, mailing, and faxing documents.
