Littler · 11 hours ago
Paralegal - Houston (Hybrid)
Houston, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expLittler is the largest global employment and labor law practice in the world exclusively devoted to representing management. The Paralegal assists attorneys in all stages of the litigation process, including case evaluation, discovery, deposition coordination, trial preparation, and legal research.
AdviceEmploymentLegal
Responsibilities
Initial review of case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of case. Draft case chronologies, “cast of characters”, answers and other pleadings; oversee receipt and intake of client documents
Coordinate the written and documentary discovery process. Draft discovery requests and responses for attorney review, coordinate production of documentary responses, review sufficiency of written and documentary responses. Attend document production, interact with client to obtain pertinent documents
Coordinate and handle deposition process. Coordinate and schedule lay and expert depositions, draft deposition outlines and select potential exhibits for attorney review, select relevant material for expert review, attend depositions, summarize transcripts. Prepare and serve subpoenas; arrange for court reporters/video technicians
Coordinate creation of litigation support database. Coordinate the creation of database in-house or litigation support firms, coordinate receipt and transfer of documents for document imaging, deposition summaries, word searches and provide links to written and imaged databases
Assist in factual investigations. Assist in or coordinate with investigators witnesses searches, interview clients, employees, or third-party witnesses, conduct public records searches, review and summarize employment and medical records for attorney review
Coordinate and assist in trial preparation. Coordinate compilation of trial binders, trial exhibits, demonstrative exhibits, coordinate arrangements for equipment and use of offsite trial facilities; assist with preparation of motions in limine, jury instructions, witness and exhibit lists; draft direct and cross examinations; assist with jury selection, operate trial preservation software, and attend trial
Perform basic legal and medical research, utilizing library books, online research tools and internet, cite checking and shepardizing
File maintenance within Firm standard. Prepare files for storage or return to client
Assist in the post-trial and appeal process by performing such tasks as polling jury members, drafting memoranda of costs, cite-checking Motions for JNOV and/or new trial and appellate briefs, and creating and coordinating the assembly of excerpts of record
Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of the job
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or relevant experience
Minimum of 3 years paralegal experience
Preferred
Paralegal Certificate
Benefits
Comprehensive health, dental and vision plan for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children
Superior 401(k) plan
Ample time off programs
Mental health programs
Family building and caregiving
Generous paid parental leave
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Wellness program
Flexible spending accounts
Employee referral bonus program
Company
Littler
Littler is the largest global employment and labor law practice, representing management in all aspects of employment and labor law and serving as a single-source solution provider to the global employer community.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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Chief Legal Officer & General Counsel
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