Litigation Paralegal

Role Snapshot

• Title: Litigation Paralegal
• Location: Houston, TX
• Team Supported: 4 Partner attorneys
• Practice Mix: Primarily Commercial Litigation + Personal Injury Defense
• Workload: Team is swamped; needs someone who can hit the ground running
• Jurisdiction: Most matters in Texas; must be comfortable with TX state + federal procedures

Top Hiring Priorities (What They Care About Most)

• eDiscovery capability is highly valued
• Relativity is a major priority (hands-on)
• True litigation lifecycle support
• From pre-claim investigation through trial
• Deposition prep, trial exhibit lists, deposition designations
• Strong ???partner-ready??? execution
• Organized, proactive, calm under pressure
• Can juggle multiple matters/attorneys, shifting priorities, and deadlines

Core Responsibilities (Condensed)

• Litigation admin + calendaring: hearings, court appearances, deadlines (discovery/procedural)
• Draft routine filings: notices, pro hac vice, extensions, defaults, deposition notices, subpoenas
• Case file management: hard copy + electronic; correspondence; binders for depo/hearing/trial
• Research: targeted online research; retrieve authority on Westlaw
• eDiscovery: Relativity database work, tagging criteria, doc review, production workflow, ESI protocols
• Production support: redactions, duplicates, Bates labeling
• Quality control: cite-checking briefs/memos; ensure citation & exhibit accuracy
• Depositions + trials: witness files, coordination, trial logistics

Requirements / Non-Negotiables

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years litigation paralegal experience
• Court procedures: Must be well???versed in federal + state procedures
• Credential: Must have paralegal certificate OR paralegal degree
• OR willing to obtain (acceptable)
• Traits: Exceptional detail, proofreading, confidentiality, service mindset
• Overtime: Moderate to heavy overtime as needed (especially trial prep)

Work Model / Perks

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 remote for paralegals & legal assistants
• Candidate can choose in-office days
• Benefits/perks: Paid parking, premier office space, strong benefits package

Reporting / Structure

• All ~70 paralegals report to Paralegal Manager (centralized reporting)
• Day-to-day work and team integration is Houston-based

Compensation Guidance (Calibration)

• Salary ranges from $90,000 - $100,000 DOE

Interview Process (Client Preference)

• Agency to share candidate email (HR prefers to schedule directly)
• Step 1: HR schedules initial interview via Calendly
• Step 2: Teams interview with Hiring Manager
• Step 3: In-person meeting in Houston to meet team

If you feel that you meet all of the requirements, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com