Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Houston TX 77010
Salary/Payrate: $80K-$100K annually and AWESOME benefits!!!
Work Environment: Onsite
Term: Permanent / Fulltime
Bachelor’s degree required: No
Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets hired
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our client is seeking a highly experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our trial attorneys in managing a high-volume litigation docket. The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented, and possess extensive knowledge of state and federal court procedures. Furthermore, the ideal candidate will have experience with the Public Utilities Commission and/or the Texas Railroad Commission (this is not an absolute requirement)
Key Responsibilities:
- Draft and format shell discovery responses, correspondence, and pleading shells
- Prepare hearing and trial notebooks
- Manage and maintain calendaring of court deadlines, hearings, and discovery obligations
- E-file documents in state and federal courts using E-File Texas and PACER/ECF
- Assist with trial preparation
- Perform internet and legal research using Westlaw and other platforms
Qualifications:
- Minimum of five (5) years of litigation paralegal experience in a law firm setting
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, Westlaw, PACER/ECF, and E-File Texas
- Strong internet research and analytical skills
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime as needed, including occasional evenings or weekends during trial prep