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Job ID#: 40148
Trial Paralegal
Houston, Texas | Commercial Litigation
A leading national law firm is seeking an experienced Trial Paralegal to join its Houston Commercial Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of litigation experience, including significant civil trial experience, and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities
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Support attorneys through all phases of complex commercial litigation and trial.
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Coordinate trial preparation, exhibits, presentations, logistics, and in-court support.
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Draft pleadings and discovery responses and assist with motions and appellate matters.
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Manage e-discovery, document review, productions, and document-intensive files.
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Work with clients, outside counsel, Litigation Support teams, and vendors.
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Utilize Relativity, TrialDirector, PowerPoint, Excel, and LexisNexis.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
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5+ years of litigation paralegal experience with substantial trial experience.
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Strong knowledge of commercial litigation, e-discovery, and ESI protocols.
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Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and proofreading skills.
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Self-starter who can manage competing priorities and work effectively on a team.
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TBLS, NALA, or NFPA certification preferred.
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Ability to work overtime and travel as needed for trial.
