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Husch Blackwell · 1 day ago

Paralegal - Litigation

Houston, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Husch Blackwell LLP is a full-service litigation and business law firm with multiple locations across the United States. They are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys with fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings, legal research, and trial preparation.

Law EnforcementLegalService Industry

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to attorneys in fact investigation, witness interviews, drafting pleadings and correspondence, legal research, document preparation and production, database management, docketing/case management, and overall client service

Learn/develop technical proficiency in database use and management; internet/electronic research; and project folder/electronic file maintenance

Independently organize and manage files or delegate similar tasks to Paralegal Assistant

Prepare materials for and assist in preparation for depositions, hearings, and trials and related proceedings, and attend same if needed

Pre-trial preparation and trial attendance

Prepare draft pleadings and discovery

Coordinate filing of pleadings/documents and arrange for service

Collect and summarize medical and/or other records

Assist with calendaring/docketing

Work with attorneys in multiple offices

Act as a liaison between clients, colleagues, and experts to ensure timely communication of case information and production of materials

Stay informed of developments in the Commercial Litigation practice areas and the Paralegal industry

Attend and participate in internal CLEs

Anticipate attorney needs

Serve as a mentor to a Paralegal Assistant, or more junior Paralegal, as needed

Meet annual billable hour target of 1500

Perform other duties as required

Qualification

Trial presentation softwareE-discovery platformsTexas litigation experienceRelativityDocument preparationLegal researchMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft ExcelInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime management

Required

Minimum of 5 years relevant experience

Associate's degree required; Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Significant, substantive legal related experience may be considered in lieu of formal education at the discretion of the SBU Leader

Experience with trial presentation software required (e.g. OnCue, Trial Director, Trial Pad)

Experience with e-discovery platforms required

Texas specific litigation experience required

Ability to interact in a professional and courteous manner with clients and employees at all times; professional appearance required

Strong interpersonal and communication skills required for frequent interaction with clients

Ability to successfully perform position requirements with excellent organizational, time-management and prioritization skills required

Ability to work collaboratively within a team; ability and willingness to adapt to changing business demands

Ability to produce acceptable amount of work efficiently and accurately; ability to produce quality final work product

Ability to exercise good judgment at all times by making sound and practical decisions; ability to assume responsibility for decisions and act decisively under deadlines

High level of professional integrity required; ability to maintain confidentiality and build trust

Strong oral and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize workflow and manage time

Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel

Demonstrates reliability and delivers on commitments

Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills

Proven success working in a fast-paced, continually changing environment

Ability to independently handle all key duties without supervision of another Paralegal or Senior Paralegal

Communicates messages in a clear, concise, and confident manner, adapting to the needs and preferences of others

Ability to deliver superior service to all internal and external customers and communicate effectively

Preferred

Condemnation proceeding experience preferred

Experience managing dockets of 100+ cases preferred

Experience with Relativity and other litigation support technology

Company

Husch Blackwell

Glassdoor4.2

An industry-focused, full-service litigation and business law firm with locations in 15 U.S. cities and in London.

Founded in 1916

Kansas City, Missouri, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.huschblackwell.com/

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