Paralegal - Business Litigation - Houston
On-siteHouston, Texas, United States
Houston, Texas, United StatesOn-siteFull TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Full TimeBachelors DegreeMedium
Job Summary
Prepare and file pleadings, draft client correspondence, and perform document review for a diverse caseload in eminent domain and commercial litigation. Assist with discovery, maintain calendar docket events and deadlines, and support hearings and trials using presentation technology. Manage multiple cases with flexibility to work overtime when necessary. Bachelor's degree preferred with at least four years of paralegal experience in a law firm, a Paralegal Certificate, or Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal certification. Superior oral and written communication skills are essential.
Required Qualifications
- Superior oral and written communication skills
- Experience preparing and filing pleadings
- Drafting client correspondence
- Performing document review
- Assisting with discovery
- Maintaining a calendar of docket events and deadlines
- Assisting in hearings and at trial
- Utilizing presentation technology
- Manage a diverse caseload
- Experience with eminent domain
- Experience with commercial litigation
- Flexibility to work overtime when necessary
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 4+ years of paralegal experience in a law firm
- Paralegal Certificate
- Certified Legal Assistant/Paralegal
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