About the opening
We are looking for someone that is a detail oriented, a great multitasker, and client focused paralegal. Candidates must be a team player and capable of working in a high-performing workplace with a team of dedicated professionals. To be successful in this role you must be self-motivated, initiative and deadline driven and work well with a collaborative team. Candidates should reside in the Greater Houston area as this opportunity is on-site working in our Houston ; The work schedule is in office, Monday – Friday and 8 hours of work ; We offer our paralegals ample overtime opportunities as well.
Key Responsibilities:
- On a day-to-day basis, paralegal will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of attorneys who manage the firm’s wage and hour dockets.
- Handle multiple cases in federal court, state court and arbitration (AAA or JAMS).
- Assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, as well as hearings, mediations, trials, and ;
- Ensure all ECF’s (Electronic Filings) from Federal Court and State Court are being reviewed and calendared pursuant to Federal Rules, Local Rules, and or Judge’s Rules
- Prepare legal documents including form pleadings, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, settlements, and client correspondence.
- Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions.
- Manage all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, requests for admissions, subpoenas and depositions.
- Provide assistance to other paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
- Organize and prioritize attorney and legal assistant workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish case and attorney goals.
Quali?cations/Characteristics:
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience as a paralegal in a litigation department of a law ; No prior experience in wage and hour is ;
- Demonstrated experience managing core paralegal functions and key responsibilities.
- Pro?ciency in Microsoft O?ce (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook365)
- Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and con?ict-resolution skills
- Possess a high level of discretion, professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment
- Excellent time management skills along with the ability to be ?exible to meet the needs of the team
Compensation and Benefits:
Pay Range: We pay highly competitive rates for this ; Base compensation is hourly plus ; Pay is commensurate with ; Paralegals are eligible for annual bonuses, signing bonuses, referral bonuses, and cost of living ;
Bene?ts: 401(k); 100% Employer paid Health, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life Insurance; Paid Time O? (PTO), free snacks and beverages, professional development costs, and paid parking.
