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.