Sunrise Systems, Inc. ยท 22 hours ago
Para Legal
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expSunrise Systems, Inc. is seeking a Labor and Employment Paralegal to join its House Counsel team in Houston, Texas. The role involves working with attorneys on labor and employment matters, managing the discovery process, and ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
Information Technology & Services
Responsibilities
Energetic individual who will be working with attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts
Drive the discovery process by preparing, assembling, and serving discovery demands and responses and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner with direction and guidance of the firm's attorneys
Follow up with our clients and adversaries for compliance with our discovery demands and court orders relating to discovery, drafting letters and motions where appropriate. Prepare reports to claims/clients summarizing discovery responses and summarizing records for attorney review
Keep current with court rules, regulations, and procedures on e-filing
Ensure all data entered in our Prolaw system is entered accurately and updated regularly
Collaborate with and assist the attorneys in providing quality legal representation in discovery, correspondence, motions and trial preparation
Prioritize assignments and meet all statutory and court ordered deadlines by maintaining an accurate and updated calendar system
Develop proficiency in legal research/writing sufficient to improve and maintain your skills and knowledge
Coordinate trial preparation by communicating with your team concerning trial preparation activities
Qualification
Required
Energetic individual who will be working with attorneys on labor and employment matters, including responding to demand letters, charges of discrimination and litigation in state and federal courts
Drive the discovery process by preparing, assembling, and serving discovery demands and responses and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner with direction and guidance of the firm's attorneys
Follow up with our clients and adversaries for compliance with our discovery demands and court orders relating to discovery, drafting letters and motions where appropriate
Prepare reports to claims/clients summarizing discovery responses and summarizing records for attorney review
Keep current with court rules, regulations, and procedures on e-filing
Ensure all data entered in our Prolaw system is entered accurately and updated regularly
Collaborate with and assist the attorneys in providing quality legal representation in discovery, correspondence, motions and trial preparation
Prioritize assignments and meet all statutory and court ordered deadlines by maintaining an accurate and updated calendar system
Develop proficiency in legal research/writing sufficient to improve and maintain your skills and knowledge
Coordinate trial preparation by communicating with your team concerning trial preparation activities
Excellent customer service skills as well as a strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications is essential
The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required
Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills are necessary
Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential
The candidate should be a highly self-motivated individual, possess high initiative and have the ability to work independently
Candidate must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure
Preferred
The ability to perform legal research is preferred
Experience in ProLaw is preferred, but not a requirement
Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required
Experience in employment law would be preferred
Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required
Company
Sunrise Systems, Inc.
Sunrise Systems was founded in 1990 with a clear vision to deliver world-class staffing service solutions in all labor categories, including IT consulting and solutions; all with the commitment to provide service that exceeds expectations and become the most trusted name in the industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Ruchi Hajra
Senior Account Manager/Client Servicing/Talent Acquisition Partner
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