Paralegal

The Litigation practice group of our HOUSTON office has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal.  Our ideal candidate has experience supporting attorneys by performing routine and advanced tasks in a high-volume, complex litigation matters.  The job responsibilities encompass performing overall paralegal and practice support tasks, including:

• Provides support to prepare for depositions, hearings, trials, mediation and arbitration, including assistance with electronic preparation and presentation of trial exhibits and PowerPoint presentations.
• Administers, creates and manages document databases.
• Supports document review teams.
• Provides support for extensive electronic discovery.
• Obtains and organize case materials daily.
• Prepares, organize, and maintain deposition materials and summaries.
• Working knowledge of e-filing.
• Docketing and calendaring deadlines.
• Travels nationwide as needed as part of trial team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.  
• Paralegal certificate required.
• A minimum of 4 years of paralegal experience in civil litigation.
• Must have trial experience.
• Software knowledge must include the Microsoft suite of products, FileSite or other document management systems, and DTE or other time entry systems.
• Excellent skills with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to type a minimum of 70 WPM.
• Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook .pst files, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching and on-line court database systems.
• Proven aptitude to learn new software applications.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in grammar, proofreading, and transcription.
• Ability to work with people of all levels.
• Exercise discretion with confidential and sensitive information and use good judgment while prioritizing needs of the firm.
• Ability to work overtime, after hours or on weekends, when needed.
• Ability to travel, as needed.
• Strong attention to detail, ability to balance multiple projects, and have strong time management skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

For support with the application process, please reach out to: hourecruiting@bakerlaw.com.