Litigation Paralegal
Company: Lightfoot
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
LITIGATION. COMPLIANCE. INVESTIGATIONS. It is what we do, day in
and day out.
At Lightfoot, Franklin and White, we are growing a Houston legal
team that does meaningful work and has a great time doing it. As a
Lightfoot Paralegal, you will receive the training, support and
benefits that will help you rest easy and allow you to thrive in
your legal career. Join our team as a Paralegal where you have the
opportunity to work a wide range of cases with our experienced
legal team. The ideal candidate will be a versatile and essential
member of the team providing comprehensive support in all aspects
of litigation. This role requires a strong understanding of
litigation procedures, excellent organizational skills, and the
ability to collaborate closely with attorneys and firm staff onsite
to ensure the efficient management of cases.
Responsibilities would include:
Case Management
Document Preparation
E-Discovery
Trial Support Court Filings
Client Communication
Legal Compliance and Confidentiality and Legal Office
Administration
Qualifications:
JD, Bachelor--s degree, Associates degree or a Certificate in
paralegal studies, legal studies or related field.
Several years-- experience as a litigation paralegal familiar with
the litigation process from case initiation to post trial
procedures.
Experience in product liability and/or civil litigation is highly
desired.
Knowledge of litigation procedures, including court rules, and
filing requirements and deadlines.
Familiarity with both Texas state and federal court systems.
Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and
document management software
Ability to adapt to evolving legal processes in the context of
litigation
Benefits:
We believe in providing a competitive benefits package for all
professional staff. This includes:
Group medical insurance, Group dental insurance,Vision
insurance
Paid membership at a Health Club
Flexible Spending Account/Dependent Care Spending Account
Retirement 401(k) plan
Group term life insurance
Voluntary supplemental group term life insurance plan Group
long-term disability insurance
Free parking
Generous paid time off and paid Holidays
Lightfoot is an At-Will, Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It
is our policy to pledge full support to equal employment
opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected
characteristic with respect to recruitment, hiring, training,
promotion and other work available. Accordingly, all employment
decisions are consistent with the principles of equal employment
opportunity (EEO).
Compensation details: 66000-72000 Hourly
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Keywords: Lightfoot, The Woodlands , Litigation Paralegal, Legal , Houston, Texas
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