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Litigation Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal

Teal EnergiHouston, Texas, US
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Our client is seeking a highly organized and experienced Litigation Paralegal to join their legal team. This role is a critical part of legal operations, primarily focused on supporting litigation matters and various legal projects across the organization.

Want to make an application Make sure your CV is up to date, then read the following job specs carefully before applying.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Support in-house attorneys in managing company litigation, including :
  • Maintaining the litigation docket
  • Issuing and tracking legal hold notices
  • Coordinating and organizing documents for e-discovery
  • Organize and maintain both electronic and physical litigation files
  • Assist with the preparation, filing, and tracking of court submissions
  • Draft and manage engagement letters with outside counsel
  • Support settlement processes and assist with accrual reporting
  • Collaborate with internal departments (e.g., Finance, Credit, Accounts Payable) to provide legal and corporate support
  • Assist with special projects
  • Provide general administrative support
  • Serve as a collaborative team member by supporting and backing up colleagues as needed

Qualifications :

  • Education : High school diploma required; Additional college coursework or business school training preferred
  • Paralegal certification required
  • Minimum of 5 years supporting attorneys, ideally in a major law firm and / or corporate legal department
  • Strong experience in complex litigation and e-discovery processes is highly preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint)
  • Advanced skills in Excel (e.g., pivot tables, charts) and PowerPoint presentations
  • Skilled in using Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience with e-discovery platforms
  • Familiarity with legal research tools such as Practical Law Connect
  • Experience with legal systems such as : Matter management software (e.g., Serengeti / Legal Tracker), Entity management platforms (e.g., hCue)
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