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Paralegal

alliantgroup LP
Full-time
On-site
Houston, United States

alliantgroup, LP is currently experiencing explosive growth! As a national consulting firm focused on being the voice to the middle market, our mission is simple: Strengthening American businesses. How do we do this? We hire the brightest talent with the most diverse backgrounds who are passionate about making a difference. It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

The law firm of Zerbe, Miller, Fingeret, Frank & Jadav, LLP is currently looking to grow it practice and is seeking talented individuals with litigation experience! 

As a Paralegal, you will provide assistance and support to our litigation team. 

Responsibilities 

  • Work hand-in-hand with a team of attorneys and paralegals to manage and prepare cases for trial  
  • Draft various pleadings, motions, stipulations and discovery 
  • Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs and appendices
  • Conduct e-discovery
  • Participate in client interviews, witness preparation and other trial preparations
  • Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and  draft legal memorandum for use in briefing
  • Draft formal written responses to discovery requests
  • Demonstrate advocacy skills and aptitude for learning new concepts and procedures
  • Communications with Courts
  • Managing discovery and trial deadlines

Qualifications

  • 2+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience with preparing/obtaining records, assembling exhibits, pleadings, summarizing transcripts, discovery, and trial preparation
  • Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Effective at working in a team environment
  • Strong organization and interpersonal skills 
  • Ability to multitask
  • Must be proficient with Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook
  • Experience with Relativity is a plus but is not required
  • Willingness to travel when necessary

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