Paralegal

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with and manage transactional and litigation matters from initiation through completion.
• Assist in Drafting, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, agreements and other case-related materials.
• Conduct legal and factual research for assisting in case preparation and transactional matters.
• Prepare cases, pleadings, applications and supporting documentation for filing, service or mailing, as needed, and follow through on related requirements.
• Assist attorney(s) with discovery, document production, case management, hearing and trial preparation, and maintenance of litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding documents, information, meetings, interviews, deadlines and case status.
• Manage, organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
• Track and manage important deadlines, filings and follow-up requirements.
• Immigration experience is preferred, including experience preparing and managing immigration petitions, applications and supporting documentation.
• Provide general administrative and case management assistance necessary for the smooth handling of assigned matters.
• Such other work as may be provided.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have prior paralegal or comparable legal experience, with the ability to independently handle assigned matters with limited supervision.
• Experience with transactional and litigation matters is strongly preferred.
• Immigration law experience is preferred.
• Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong drafting, document management and case management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing responsibilities.
• Must have excellent time management skills.
• Must be proactive, dependable, open minded and willing to learn.
• AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or related qualification preferred.
• Must be available to work in person in Houston, Texas.