Description

If you enjoy working with team members whose defining characteristics are exceptional client service, initiative, professionalism, responsiveness, and adaptability, you may be the person we are seeking to join our Paralegal department in our Houston office, as a Paralegal.

The Litigation Paralegal provides support to attorneys in the Litigation practice.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

Proofread, edit, and cite check fact and legal citations in memorandums and briefs
Proficient using litigation research tools like Westlaw, Lexis, and Pacer
Coordinate with case team and e-Discovery personnel on all aspects of data collection
Manage complex files; review discovery materials by performing relevance, confidentiality, and privilege reviews
Create discovery templates
Prepare for depositions and create witness files
Analyze and summarize documents, interrogatories, and other factual information, including sophisticated or technical information related to legal issues
Conduct factual research to compile information regarding parties, experts, and judges; perform due diligence research by searching Secretary of State information, corporate profiles, prior litigation, recent press and social media postings
Understand how to research court rules in preparation for filings and coordinate with Docket team to ensure all filings strictly adhere to relevant rules and deadlines
Act as liaison with Document Services and other departments to coordinate TOC/TOA, final formatting, and specialized printing of briefs, per guidelines in various jurisdictions
Prepare key fact chronologies and create demonstrative exhibits such as charts, graphs and maps
Attend and provide support at Trial, which includes: monitoring documents and evidence; assuring presence of witnesses; preparing and monitoring visual aids; taking notes on testimony; tracking of exhibits introduced and marked into evidence; digesting trial transcripts; interacting with witnesses, court clerks, client, and vendors; mentoring junior paralegal trial team members
Assists with appeals by compiling Record on Appeal and/or Joint Appendix; indexing cases for a table of authorities; acting as liaison with the appellate printer

Requirements

Education/Training/Certifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
Paralegal certificate from ABA approved paralegal program preferred

Professional Experience:

At least six years of substantive litigation experience as a Litigation Paralegal in a law firm setting required
Trial, arbitration, or mediation experience preferred

Technical Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft Suite
Knowledge of Relativity and general database management
Working knowledge with legal case management software such as OPUS 2 preferred

Performance Traits:

Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to communicate effectively and in a professional manner with all levels of the Firm and outside vendors
Ability to work in a diverse team environment and effectively support the demanding needs of the Firm
Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines with shifting priorities
Must be a self-starter with a high level of initiative
Strong customer service skills, able to anticipate needs
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple projects
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion
Exercises solid strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
 

The typical pay scale for this position is between $77,600 and $102,600, although the actual wage or salary could be lower or higher if the candidate’s education, experience, skills and internal pay alignment are different from those specified. 

The above is a general description of the essential duties associated with this position and does not represent an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all duties.

The Firm may modify and amend this job description at any time at its sole discretion. Nothing herein creates a contract of employment or otherwise modifies the at-will nature of employment.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, back-up childcare and eldercare, generous paid time off (PTO), as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

 Thank you for your interest in Mayer Brown. We are committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities and disabled veterans. To request a reasonable accommodation related to the application process and/or job interview, please email uslateralrecruiting@mayerbrown.com. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.