<p>Robert Half Legal is seeking a highly experienced <strong>Litigation Paralegal</strong> with <strong>5-7 years of experience</strong> to join a thriving legal team in Houston, Texas, on a contract basis. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled professional with a proven track record of handling cases from <strong>file inception to trial</strong>. If you’re passionate about litigation and can provide exceptional support in a fast-paced environment, this role is for you!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage cases from start to finish, including file organization, discovery, trial preparation, and trial execution.</li><li>Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery responses.</li><li>Handle <strong>e-filing</strong> in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Support attorneys with all trial preparation, including creating trial binders, coordinating witness and exhibit materials, and managing courtroom logistics.</li><li>Conduct fact-finding investigations, organize evidence, and assist in reviewing and interpreting case documents.</li><li>Communicate with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and court representatives in a professional and timely manner.</li><li>Perform legal research to support case strategy and assist with deposition preparation as needed.</li><li>Monitor deadlines and maintain an organized litigation calendar.</li></ul>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Paralegal to join our team in Texas on a long-term contract basis. In this role, you will provide essential support in litigation processes, ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to deadlines. Your expertise in handling federal court filings and discovery-related tasks will be critical to the success of our legal operations. <strong>This role is 100% onsite and part- time (Monday - Wednesday 8 AM - 5 PM CST).</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage and maintain litigation dockets, ensuring all case deadlines and tasks are accurately tracked.</p><p>• Prepare and electronically file legal documents in federal courts, adhering to required protocols and procedures.</p><p>• Coordinate and calendar important dates related to case timelines, hearings, and discovery deadlines.</p><p>• Assist in preparing discovery responses, ensuring all information is accurate and comprehensive.</p><p>• Oversee the distribution of discovery documents to relevant parties.</p><p>• Draft and review motion responses, ensuring they align with case strategies and legal standards.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and other legal staff to streamline workflow and prioritize tasks.</p><p>• Conduct research and organize case materials to support litigation efforts.</p><p>• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism while handling sensitive legal information.</p>
<p>Robert Half Legal is seeking an experienced <strong>Litigation Paralegal</strong> with <strong>3+ years of experience</strong> to join a dynamic legal team in Houston, Texas, on a contract basis. This role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a litigation environment, has a strong background in e-filing, and can effectively support attorneys and clients throughout the litigation lifecycle.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Manage and organize case files, including legal documents, exhibits, discovery materials, and correspondence.</li><li>File documents electronically in state and federal courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.</li><li>Draft and prepare legal pleadings, motions, subpoenas, and discovery responses with accuracy and attention to detail.</li><li>Assist attorneys in case management, deposition preparation, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation, including creating trial binders and organizing exhibits.</li><li>Conduct legal research using relevant tools and databases to support case strategy.</li><li>Coordinate and communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, opposing counsel, and other parties involved in litigation.</li><li>Assist with discovery processes, including reviewing documents, gathering facts, and organizing materials.</li></ul>
<p>Robert Half Legal is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Pre-Litigation Legal Support Specialist with 2-3 years of experience, to assist attorneys and clients in the critical preparation stages of legal matters in Houston, Texas. This contract role invites a motivated professional to support pre-litigation activities through drafting, research, and document review while keeping the process streamlined and efficient.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Assist attorneys in drafting demand letters, correspondence, and documentation needed for pre-litigation strategies.</li><li>Review, organize, and manage legal files, including client records and evidence, ensuring all materials are readily accessible.</li><li>Conduct factual research and gather relevant information, including reviewing police reports, medical records, and related documents.</li><li>Coordinate communication between clients, opposing parties, witnesses, experts, and legal teams to facilitate case progress.</li><li>Calendar and track pre-litigation deadlines to ensure timely submission of materials.</li><li>Support settlement negotiations by organizing and maintaining evidence, records, and communication documentation.</li><li>Prepare pre-litigation reports and summaries for attorneys in advance of potential litigation.</li><li>Ensure compliance with applicable legal standards and procedures in all pre-litigation phases.</li></ul>
We are looking for a highly skilled Legal Secretary to join our team in Houston, Texas. This role is ideal for an experienced and detail-oriented individual with extensive expertise in legal administrative support, document preparation, and court filings. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of legal processes while maintaining high standards of accuracy and efficiency.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Manage attorney calendars, track litigation deadlines, and coordinate schedules to avoid conflicts and ensure timely appointments.<br>• Draft and prepare court documents such as complaints, answers, discovery materials, briefs, motions, and correspondence.<br>• Revise and finalize legal documents, ensuring they are properly filed, served, and delivered within required timelines.<br>• Handle court filings at state, federal, appellate, and arbitration levels, including electronic filing procedures across various venues.<br>• Conduct basic legal research using internet resources and provide requested case materials for attorneys.<br>• Open and manage new legal files, perform conflict of interest checks, and organize both electronic and hard-copy files.<br>• Collaborate with accounting teams and timekeepers to oversee billing processes, including editing prebills, generating reports, and issuing invoices.<br>• Work closely with administrative support staff and maintain a team-oriented approach to handling overload tasks such as typing, filing, and reception relief.<br>• Perform additional duties as requested, ensuring flexibility and responsiveness to the needs of attorneys and office management.
<p>We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented <strong>Credit & Collections Specialist</strong> with experience in the construction industry to join our team on a contract-to-hire basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of lien law compliance, customer account management, and credit process coordination. This position offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with leadership while playing a critical role in supporting the company's credit and collections workflow.</p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Collections & Credit Coordination:</strong></p><ul><li>Review and process customer credit applications, ensuring all required documentation is collected.</li><li>Maintain accurate credit files and monitor accounts receivable aging, working proactively to collect outstanding balances.</li><li>Resolve payment discrepancies by communicating with customers, internal teams, and the legal department as necessary.</li><li>Support vendor and subcontractor credit-related processes.</li></ul><p><strong>Lien Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Prepare and send preliminary notices, lien waivers, and other lien-related documents in adherence to state requirements.</li><li>Track lien deadlines and manage lien records in an organized and timely manner.</li><li>Collaborate with project managers and legal counsel for lien releases.</li></ul><p><strong>Administrative & Leadership Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Provide assistance to the VP of Accounting and VP of Finance, including calendar management, meeting coordination, and preparation of correspondence and reports.</li><li>Help organize and track departmental priorities, ensuring seamless coordination and follow-up.</li><li>Manage document organization for audits, compliance, and other business needs while maintaining confidentiality.</li></ul><p><strong>Team & Departmental Support:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as a liaison between departments for AR, credit, and lien-related inquiries.</li><li>Assist with departmental projects to enhance operational efficiency.</li><li>Maintain well-organized filing systems, both digital and physical, for easy access.</li></ul><p><br></p>
