Litigation Paralegal

Position Summary:

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP provides business and legal counsel to clients throughout the United States and around the world.  Since it’s founding in 1909, our firm has grown into one of the largest law firms in the country, with nearly 375 attorneys who are located in offices in Ohio, Washington, D.C., Texas, Pennsylvania, California, England and Germany.  Our firm is proud to represent thousands of clients, who range from start-up businesses to Fortune 500 corporations.  Vorys’ Litigation practice is one of the busiest and a prominent group within the Firm.  

 Vorys Houston office Labor and Employment and Litigation practices’ busy practice groups seeks an experienced paralegal to provide expertise and support.  This paralegal will work closely with excellent legal practitioners and contribute to large case teams; as well as small fast-paced matters.    

Essential Functions:

• Assist with managing multiple litigation dockets.
• Conduct fact research.
• Assist with document collection, processing and production through internal litigation support department and outside vendors.
• Assist preparation of attorneys and witnesses for deposition.
• Assist with preparation for filings, hearings, trial and post-trial appeal.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Understanding of legal terminology and principles
• Competency with MS Office applications and litigation discovery database operations including Relativity, Viewpoint, Everlaw and other similar programs
• Exceptionally practiced with interpersonal, verbal and written communication
• Efficient organization methods
• Ability to prioritize work while remaining deadline focused
• Proven attention to detail

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor or Associate degree in Parlaegal Studies or Paralegal Certificate
• 5 - 7 years of experience in similar field required. Prior litigation, law firm or courtroom work experience or training preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease LLP (Vorys) does not discriminate in hiring or terms and conditions of employment because of an individual’s sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), race, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. Vorys only hires individuals authorized for employment in the United States.