Beacon Hill Legal is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join an Am Law 100 law firm in Houston. This role involves assisting attorneys with commercial litigation and complex business litigation matters. Defense experience within a mid-large size firm is highly desired. This opportunity is fully on-site, direct hire, and full time with great benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist attorneys with case preparation from beginning to end
Manage and organize case files, ensuring all deadlines are met
Perform substantive paralegal tasks, including drafting pleadings, notices, and motions
E-file documents with ECF system or local State Court sites under attorney supervision
Conduct online PACER research
Maintain and monitor court deadlines and case calendars
Collaborate with attorneys on complex commercial and business litigation matters
Qualifications:
Minimum of 5 years of litigation defense experience in a law firm setting
Proficient in Microsoft Office programs and eDiscovery databases
Technology proficient and adaptable to new software
2 or 4-year degree and a paralegal certificate preferred (work experience may substitute for education)
Flexibility to work overtime as needed
Prior experience meeting/exceeding a billable hour requirement
If you have experience with business/corporate defense litigation, we'd love to hear from you!
Beacon Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.
California residents: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
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Company Profile:
Founded by industry leaders to set a new standard in search, career placement and flexible staffing, we deliver coordinated staffing solutions with unparalleled service, a commitment to project completion and success and a passion for innovation, creativity and continuous improvement.
Our niche brands offer a complete suite of staffing services to emerging growth companies and the Fortune 500 across market sectors, career specialties/disciplines and industries. Over time, office locations, specialty practice areas and service offerings will be added to address ever changing constituent needs.
Learn more about Beacon Hill and our specialty divisions, Beacon Hill Associates, Beacon Hill Financial, Beacon Hill HR, Beacon Hill Legal, Beacon Hill Life Sciences and Beacon Hill Technologies by visiting www.bhsg.com .