Paralegal - Affirmative & Special Litigation Division - Hybrid

Harris County•Houston, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Harris County Attorney's Office (HCAO) is seeking a paralegal to join our Affirmative & Special Litigation Division. This division represents the nation's third-largest county, its elected officials, and 19,000 employees in state and federal litigation. The division handles complex, high-impact matters in areas such as constitutional rights, consumer protection, nuisance, fraud, elections, and contractual issues. It also investigates potential claims and regulatory enforcement against businesses and individuals, aiming to protect the well-being, health, and safety of Harris County residents through litigation. The paralegal will ensure efficient case preparation from inception through trial and appeal, serving as a liaison between courts, clerks, attorneys, and the public.

Requirements

An Associates Degree or higher in Paralegal Studies or a closely similar field OR Paralegal certificate or diploma OR A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal.
Excellent research and writing skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and ability to communicate and work in a collaborative group.
Ability to manage a heavy caseload volume, including overseeing docket calendars and file management.
Proficiency with technology and legal tools such as Microsoft Office Suite, Westlaw, and Adobe.
Knowledge of Texas and federal electronic filing systems such as Texas e-file and federal ECF/Pacer to file and retrieve court documents.
Experience conducting and organizing discovery.
Knowledge of rules of civil procedure and evidence.
Ability to perform thorough legal and factual analyses and exercise good judgment.
Ability to problem solve, organize, and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines.
Occasional ability to work extended hours to accommodate case load demands.
Ability to comply with office training requirements.
Ability to comply with the Harris County Personnel Policies and Procedures and the policies of the County Attorney.
Applicants should provide a resume and three (3) professional references.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Manages a high-volume caseload.
Gathers and organizes witness statements, documents, and other information for consumer protection investigations and litigation.
Acts as point of contact for consumers and other witnesses in consumer protection investigations and litigation.
Drafts, proofs, files, and/or mails legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, motions, responses, answers, and subpoenas.
Prepares for hearings, trial, and appeal by compiling motion and trial notebooks, assembling jury instructions, and compiling exhibit lists.
Gathers, organizes, redacts, and produces discovery.
Creates, maintains, and updates electronic case files in the case management system.
Calendars meetings, hearings, docket control orders, and deadlines for cases.
Conducts research assignments.
Communicates with and acts as a liaison between the courts, clerks, attorneys, and the public.
Performs multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining an effective balance of priorities and high productivity.
Makes good use of technology and other legal tools.
Responds promptly to phone calls, emails, and other correspondence.
Participates in one-on-one sessions with the supervisor and/or manager to give and receive feedback.
Participates in Division staff meetings and collaborative group settings.
Assists attorneys and other paralegals as needed.
Performs other related duties as assigned.