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Beacon Hill Legal is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join an international law firm in Houston. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters and provide critical support to attorneys in high-stakes cases. As the Litigation Paralegal, you will play a key role in managing case files, coordinating discovery, and assisting with trial preparation. This position is direct hire, full-time, and hybrid (3 days on-site/2 days remote).
Key Responsibilities:
- Proofread, edit, and cite-check legal memoranda and briefs
- Utilize litigation research tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, and PACER
- Coordinate with case teams and eDiscovery personnel for data collection
- Review discovery materials for relevance, confidentiality, and privilege
- Prepare deposition materials and create witness files
- Analyze and summarize documents, interrogatories, and technical information
- Conduct factual research on parties, experts, judges, and perform due diligence
- Research court rules and ensure compliance with filing requirements
- Prepare chronologies and demonstrative exhibits (charts, graphs, maps)
- Provide trial support, including managing exhibits, assisting witnesses, and monitoring proceedings
- Assist with appeals by compiling records and liaising with appellate printers
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required; Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of substantive litigation experience in a law firm setting; trial/arbitration experience preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Knowledge of Relativity and database management
- Familiarity with legal case management software (e.g., OPUS 2) preferred
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Collaborative team player with strong customer service orientation
If you are a skilled Litigation Paralegal we encourage you to apply!
