Benefits:
IRA
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Job description We are looking for an entry level legal assistang/civil litigation paralegal to be part of our growing team. Knowledge in preparing discovery, discovery responses, pleadings, motions, research, e-filing, and trial preparation and presentation. You will be responsible for the coordination of all the details before, during and after trial. The successful candidate will be able to provide assistance during all phases of the litigation process including conducting interviews, legal research and document filing.
Responsibilities
Conduct initial case assessments
Draft pleadings, motions and appellate documents and file them with the court
Maintain pleadings and discovery indexes
Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
Aid attorneys with interrogatories and other discovery requests
Skills
Applicable knowledge of motions, discovery, evidence, litigation documentation, court rules and procedures, practices. e-filing, etc
Highly organized with ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Strong writing and communication skills along with attention to detail
Extensive computer and database expertise
Qualifications
Paralegal Certification (Preferred but not required)
Associates or Bachelor's Degree (Preferred)
Bilingual/Spanish (Required)
Microsoft Office 3 years (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
Houston, TX 77076: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Language:
Spanish (Required)
Work Location: In person