- Research and analyze law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes
- Prepare and file correspondence and legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, contracts, initial and amended articles of incorporation, deeds, and trust instruments for review, approval, and use by attorney
- Investigate facts and law of case to determine causes of action and to prepare case accordingly
- Assist attorneys with deposition, mediation, hearing, and trial preparation
- Must have experience with handling courtroom technology
- Ability to find solutions/figure out any technological difficulties on-site
- Responsible for organizing and setting up technology day of/days it is needed
- Responsible for being "on-call" for the attorneys during trial
- Scheduling and setting up "war room" for attorneys as needed
- Ability to research and find solutions while under pressure
- Assist with discovery, including bates labeling and indexing documents
- Proofread all work, including reading documents for content and context
- Schedule and monitor a calendar of docket events and deadlines
- E-filing with State and Federal Courts and Administrative Agencies
- E-filing and searches with the Secretary of State
- Prepare PowerPoint presentations
- Run technology in court, hearings, mediations, etc.
- Open new clients and matters, and facilitate the conflicts process for new and existing clients
- Perform other duties such as scheduling appointments, providing information to callers, composing and typing routine correspondence, assist with billing, client communication, and reading and routing incoming mail
- 5 years of litigation paralegal or related experience with a law firm
- Bachelor's degree and/or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved paralegal program preferred.
- Must understand litigation from start to finish
- Strong attention to detail
- Highly motivated and energized by deadlines
- Exercise initiative for solutions when problems arise
- Strong organizational skills; able to prioritize high-volume caseload and multitask
- Punctuality and satisfactory attendance
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Timeslips, and E-file
- Experience with TrialDirector is a plus
- Experience with TrialPad is a plus
- Experience with NetDocs is a plus
Litigation Paralegal - Houston, United States - Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Description
Litigation Paralegal
Hendershot Cowart P.C. is seeking a Paralegal to join our Houston office. The qualified candidate will have impeccable written and oral communication skills, good judgment, keen attention to detail, strong organizational skills, a willingness to learn, and desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment. Applicants should demonstrate a high degree of maturity, a willingness to learn, and a desire to accept significant responsibility and manage a challenging workload within a fast-paced environment. Discretion handling confidential information is critical. 5 years of civil trial experience as a law firm paralegal is required, preferably with commercial litigation matters.
About Hendershot Cowart P.C.
Founded in 1987, Hendershot Cowart P.C. is a team of skilled business attorneys practicing complex business litigation and arbitration, health law, regulatory law, and OSHA defense. Our clients range from closely held small- and midsize businesses to publicly traded corporations and nationwide healthcare and nationwide retail organizations. We take pride in partnering with our clients for the life of their business, from start up to mature market leadership. We handle everything from small business disputes to multi-million-dollar, high-stakes complex litigation and arbitration.
Position responsibilities include:
Requirements for consideration:
Full salary and benefits based on experience.