Litigation Paralegal

McLaurin Law•Houston, TX

129d•$65,000 - $75,000•Onsite

About The Position

The firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support its civil litigation work and help deliver a compassionate, outstanding customer experience. The role involves supporting cases from client sign-up through filing a petition, drafting pleadings, preparing discovery, writing correspondence, meeting with clients, filing court documents, arranging process service, and tracking and following up on calendaring and deadlines. The candidate will also assist with trials. The position requires initiative and the ability to complete work with minimal supervision. The firm operates as a paperless office and uses PCs, Clio, and Microsoft OneDrive. This is a full-time, in-office position five days per week; after 90 days, some hybrid options may be discussed. Compensation is $65,000–$75,000 per year, with quarterly performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

At least 5 years of litigation paralegal experience; the description identifies 5–10 years as ideal.
Knowledge of the civil litigation process from signing up a client to filing a petition.
Ability to draft pleadings, prepare discovery, write correspondence, meet with clients, file court documents, arrange process service, and track and follow up on calendaring and deadlines.
Prior experience assisting with trials.
Ability to take initiative and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Daily experience using PCs, Clio, and Microsoft OneDrive for 3 months or more is preferred in the description.