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LHH · 9 hours ago

Litigation Paralegal

LHH is assisting an international defense law firm that specializes in employment, labor, and corporate law. They are seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist attorneys and other paralegals in all stages of the litigation process in their Houston office.

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Hiring Manager
Jamie Stone
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Responsibilities

Initial review of each case to assist attorneys’ evaluation of each 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
Coordinate and handle deposition process
Coordinate creation of litigation support database
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
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

Qualification

Litigation paralegal experienceLabor & Employment lawCorporate litigationParalegal CertificateBachelor's degree

Required

Bachelor's degree and/or Paralegal Certificate
Minimum of 4 years of litigation paralegal experience at a Texas Defense law firm
Must have experience in Labor & Employment and Corporate litigation matters

Benefits

Hybrid position where you can work 2 days remotely
Annual discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance (3-5%)
Full Benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, 401K
3 weeks PTO (accrued through the year)
13 paid holidays

Company

At LHH, we believe work should be meaningful, fulfilling, and connected.

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Dave Hilbig
President & CEO, OCM-LHH Utah, Wyoming
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Ted Diven, MBA
CEO - OCM / Lee Hecht Harrison (ID, MT, NV)
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