Job Summary
Solo Attorney seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to join my legal team. In this role, you will provide essential support across a broad spectrum of legal areas, ensuring smooth case management, thorough research, and accurate document preparation. Your proactive approach and strong communication skills will help facilitate efficient legal processes and contribute to the successful handling of complex cases. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your legal expertise while supporting a collaborative and innovative environment.
Duties
- Case & File Management: Maintain case files, and coordinate hearings, depositions, and mediations.
- Document Preparation: Draft legal pleadings, motions, financial disclosures, inventories/appraisements, probate petitions, orders, and correspondence.
- Court Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact for court staff, and opposing counsel with professional empathy, clarity, and efficiency.
- Time Tracking & Weekly Reporting: Accurately log billable time and work activities daily and submit structured weekly activity reports to the attorney.
- Trial & Hearing Preparation: Assist in organizing discovery responses, preparing exhibit binders, indexing evidence, and attending in-person trial prep sessions or court proceedings when required.
- Court Filing & Service: Coordinate electronic court filings (e-filing) and manage service of process in accordance with local court rules.Draft, review, and proofread legal documents, including pleadings, contracts, memoranda, and correspondence with precision and clarity.
- Requirements
- Proven paralegal experience with a strong background in legal support across multiple practice areas including estate planning, family law, or civil litigation.
- Familiarity with Westlaw Formbuilder
- Knowledge of procedural law and familiarity with court filing procedures across different jurisdictions.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to draft clear legal documents and communicate effectively with clients and team members.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) along with experience in document review, proofreading, and data entry.
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating professionalism in all interactions.
- Demonstrated research skills combined with a proactive approach to problem-solving within a fast-paced environment.
Join my team as a Paralegal where your expertise will empower me to deliver exceptional legal support! I value your dedication to excellence and are committed to fostering your professional growth in a vibrant workplace dedicated to integrity and innovation.
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002
