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Kahana Feld · 10 hours ago

Paralegal Support Services Specialist

Houston, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

Kahana Feld is a law firm seeking a Paralegal Support Services Specialist to provide support across multiple practice groups. The role involves performing standard paralegal duties, managing case files, assisting with trial preparation, and ensuring continuity of legal support across departments.

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Responsibilities

Perform administrative duties, including scheduling appointments, hearings, and deadlines; organizing case files; and managing logistics

Draft, edit, and manage legal documents (e.g. pleadings, discovery, correspondence)

Assist with legal research, cite-checking, and document review, as needed

Coordinate and track filings with state and federal courts and understand electronic filing processes for various courts

Manage case files and maintain document databases

Maintain a working knowledge of the code of civil procedure, civil code, local rules, and courtroom rules and procedures

Respond to urgent or last-minute requests that come into the Paralegal Triage email, for paralegal assistance across practice groups

Prioritize and allocate time effectively to handle simultaneous demands from different practice groups

Provide seamless coverage for paralegals on vacation, medical leave, or other absences

Step into active cases and projects with minimal transition time

Ensure continuity of client service and adherence to deadlines during coverage periods

Assess and communicate workload issues and capacity to the Paralegal Manager

When required, assist with trial preparation and logistics, including exhibit preparation, witness binders, and evidence tracking

Provide in-office or on-site trial support as needed

Support legal teams during high-demand phases of litigation or transactions

Fill temporary gaps in paralegal staffing due to turnover or staffing transitions

Rotate across practice areas as needed to meet business demands

Work closely with the Paralegal Manager to assess where support is most critically needed

Accurately document and bill for all billable and non-billable work and tasks according to billing procedures, ensuring that annual billable hour requirements are met

Attend paralegal meetings and other meetings as required

Perform other duties and projects as assigned

Qualification

Paralegal experienceLitigation proceduresLegal software proficiencyOrganizational skillsMultitasking skillsTrial supportCommunication skillsAdaptability