We are looking for an experienced Sr. Legal Secretary to support a dynamic team of attorneys within a well-established litigation firm in Houston, Texas. This role combines the responsibilities of a litigation secretary and paralegal, offering an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with strong technical skills and significant experience in corporate litigation. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to contribute immediately in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Provide comprehensive administrative and litigation support to 3–4 attorneys in a corporate litigation group.<br>• Draft, format, and finalize legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery materials.<br>• Manage electronic filing processes at both state and federal levels.<br>• Maintain and update litigation calendars, ensuring all deadlines are met.<br>• Accurately record billable hours for both personal time and attorney time.<br>• Assist with billable paralegal tasks, contributing to the firm's overall efficiency.<br>• Coordinate trial preparation efforts, including organizing exhibits and materials.<br>• Collaborate with attorneys and staff in a team-oriented environment to achieve case objectives.<br>• Ensure compliance with legal procedures and firm standards.<br>• Adapt to shifting attorney assignments as needed while maintaining high-quality work.
We are looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support a dynamic legal team specializing in defense litigation in Houston, Texas. This role requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive knowledge of civil trials, appeals, and arbitration processes, along with a strong ability to manage diverse litigation tasks. The successful candidate will exhibit exceptional organizational skills and technical proficiency to ensure effective case management from start to finish.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Handle all stages of litigation, including pre-litigation investigations, drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, trial preparation, and post-trial procedures.<br>• Prepare and review legal documents such as subpoenas, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence while adhering to federal and state court regulations.<br>• Organize and manage document production, coding, and indexing in both electronic and physical formats.<br>• Maintain up-to-date case calendars, monitor deadlines, and coordinate court appearances and filings.<br>• Coordinate depositions, witness preparation, exhibits, and trial binders to ensure seamless trial logistics.<br>• Conduct legal research, perform cite-checking, and analyze data using legal databases.<br>• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, court personnel, and third-party vendors to facilitate case progress.<br>• Compile trial materials, demonstrative exhibits, and witness lists to support court proceedings.<br>• Assist with settlement documentation, appellate filings, and post-trial activities.<br>• Ensure compliance with firm policies regarding document retention and confidentiality while maintaining accurate case files.
<p>We are looking for a skilled Discovery Paralegal to join our team on a contract basis (3-4 months) in Houston, Texas. In this role, you will manage a high-volume <strong><u>insurance defense </u></strong>docket, overseeing all aspects of case coordination and ensuring compliance with deadlines. This position requires bilingual fluency and expertise in civil litigation processes to effectively collaborate with attorneys, clients, and other stakeholders. Defense experience is required.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Handle a large docket of 200–300 insurance defense cases, ensuring all deadlines, court appearances, and procedural requirements are met.</p><p>• Coordinate schedules and guide attorneys on required court attendance and case timelines.</p><p>• Manage case lifecycles from intake through resolution, including maintaining accurate records and tracking legal documents.</p><p>• Serve as the primary point of contact for logistical information, prioritizing tasks and adapting to shifting priorities.</p><p>• Collaborate with billing staff to ensure timely and accurate billing, meeting a monthly requirement of 140 paralegal hours.</p><p>• Communicate fluently in both required languages to facilitate interactions with attorneys, clients, courts, and other parties.</p><p>• Apply thorough knowledge of insurance defense practices to maintain compliance and ensure efficient case handling.</p><p>• Utilize case management software and legal technology platforms to organize and track case details.</p><p>• Maintain case files and documents according to legal standards and organizational policies.</p><p>• Assist in trial preparation by organizing evidence, preparing exhibits, and coordinating with legal teams.</p>
