Job Description

Innovative Driven is currently seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join the team at a collegial and vibrant law firm client! Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience in a large law firm environment, within a litigation practice.

The position will be hybrid, with 3 days onsite in Houston, and 2 remote. For the first several months, the team would like the paralegal to be onsite 4-5 days a week, however, in order to develop relationships at the firm.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Support multiple types of litigation matters from inception through trial
• Attend trials
• Prepare first drafts of discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, cover motions, declarations, proposed orders, exhibit appendices and correspondence.
• Manage and maintain a current and complete electronic client/matter file.
• Perform factual and legal cite checking of motions and briefs utilizing the Blue Book and other key cite checking authorities.
• Perform and report on litigation history research regarding opposing parties and counsel.
• Analyze and report on metrics regarding parties, Courts, Judges, motions outcomes and litigation milestones.
• Assist with document collection processes and oversee document production.
• Perform Daubert research regarding party experts using publicly available data and legal research tools.
• E-file documents in various courts, including but not limited to Texas Federal and State Courts, Bankruptcy Court, 5th Court of Appeals and Texas Supreme Court.
• Prepare materials for and assist attorneys with court proceedings (in person and remote) including but not limited to hearings, depositions, arbitration, and trial.
• Coordinate with external vendors to source competitive bids and negotiate contracts.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a large law firm environment, within a litigation practice is required.
• In-depth understanding of the litigation life cycle.
• Proficient with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, related Local Rules, and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Proficient with Microsoft productivity tools (Advanced): Teams, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
• Proficient with software including: iManage, Opus2 or similar transcript management tools, Relativity, Lex Machina, Docket Navigator, Westlaw, Lexis, PacerPro, and trial presentation tools such as OnCue, Sanction, or Trial Director.

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