Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
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
Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $100,000.00 per year
Search managed by: Jamie Stone
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