Our client, a very reputable Houston based law firm, is seeking to hire a skilled and experienced paralegal in theirHoustonoffice.
Thispositionisfull-time,attheoffice,supportingattorneysin bothlitigationandappeals.Compensationishighlycompetitive,andbenefitsincluderich insuranceplans,generouspaidtimeoff,andparticipationin401(k)andfirmbonusplans. Responsibilities :
- Develop e-briefs by expertly adding hyperlinks to internal cross-references, citations to evidence, and authorities for easy access and reference.
- Create, revise, and maintain a diverse range of legal documents with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy on the firm’s document management system.
- E-file documents with various state and federal courts to ensure efficient and compliant submissions.
- Markandgeneratetablesforbriefstocomplywithfilingrules.
- Efficiently retrieve cases via Westlaw to support attorneys in their research endeavors. Training to be provided, if necessary.
- Assistwiththecreationofelectronicoralargumentnotebooks.
- Share responsibility for management of Houston office, ensuring a professional and functional environment.
- Assist in trouble-shooting simple technical issues with guidance from the Firm Administrator and / or IT.
- Perform administrative tasks including docket calendaring on shared calendar, answering telephones, distributing incoming mail, and occasionally depositing client checks.
Requirements :
- Aminimum of five (5) years of experience as a paralegal.Appellate experience a plus.
- A comprehensive understanding of state and federal court rules and filing procedures to ensure adherence to all regulations.
- Possess a high level of skill in written English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation with an eye for formatting documents editing and proofreading documents.
- Advanced proficiency with technology, including but not limited to Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.
to produce high-quality legal documents and maintain smooth communication.
- Proficiencyintheday-to-dayoperationsofalegaloffice.
- ExperiencewithCoyoteorotherlegalpracticemanagementsoftwareispreferred.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines, exhibiting flexibility and adaptability when needed.
- Strongorganizationalandfollow-throughskills.
- Orderly and detail-oriented with ability to prioritize work with accuracy and efficiency while staying focused and calm under pressure.
- Abilitytoproblemsolveusingsoundjudgment.
- Strong interpersonal skills, able to interact professionally with all levels of staff, clients, and court personnel.
- Demonstrates ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and integrity.
- Willingnesstooccasionallyworkovertimetomeetcriticalprojectrequirement.
- Notary Public or willingtobecomeaTexasNotaryPublic.
Il y a plus de 30 jours