A well-established, Texas-based corporate litigation firm is seeking an experienced Litigation Secretary / Paralegal to join its team's downtown Houston office. This is a direct-hire, fully in-office position (Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM). The firm is looking to fill this position immediately.
The firm is seeking someone who is looking to establish a long-term career, brings strong technical skills, and is confident that they can meaningfully contribute to the team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage casework across all stages of litigation, including investigations, pleadings, discovery, motion practice, trial prep, and post‑trial support.
- Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and court filings in accordance with federal and state rules.
- Coordinate and organize document production, review, coding, and indexing (electronic and hard copy).
- Maintain detailed case calendars, deadlines, court appearances, and filing requirements.
- Assist with scheduling and preparing depositions, witnesses, trial binders, exhibits, and trial logistics.
- Conduct legal and factual research; perform cite‑checking and database research.
- Communicate professionally with attorneys, clients, court staff, opposing counsel, and vendors.
- Prepare demonstratives, witness lists, and trial materials.
- Support attorneys with settlement documentation, appellate filings, and post‑trial processes.
- Maintain organized, compliant, confidential case files.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years’ experience as a litigation paralegal in defense litigation (civil defense, insurance defense, or complex litigation required).
- Proficiency with litigation support tools and case management systems
- Strong knowledge of civil procedure, discovery rules, and trial processes in both state and federal courts.
- Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and thrive in a fast‑paced litigation environment.
- Paralegal certification preferred, not required.
Firm Culture
- Highly collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Attorneys with an open-door policy
- Stable assignments from attorneys
Compensation & Benefits
- $75,000-$100,000 dependent on experience
- Medical insurance fully paid for by the firm
- Dental & Vision
