***Please note:ย This position is onsite and not remote. Candidates must be based in the Houston area, as relocation assistance is not provided. Only individuals authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship will be considered.***
Job Title:Paralegal
Job Type:ย Contract to Hire
Job Salary:ย $62,000-$75,000
Job Schedule:ย M-F, 40 hrs/week
Job Location:ย Houston, TX 77042
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal to provide legal and administrative support to attorneys and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have strong legal research, document preparation, case management, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This role requires professionalism, discretion, and a high level of attention to detail.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, proofread, and maintain legal documents, correspondence, contracts, pleadings, and other legal filings.
- Conduct legal research using various online and traditional resources.
- Organize and maintain physical and electronic case files and legal records.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation, discovery, document production, and trial preparation.
- Coordinate document execution, filing deadlines, and court or regulatory submissions.
- Communicate with clients, courts, vendors, government agencies, and outside counsel as needed.
- Monitor case calendars, deadlines, and attorney schedules.
- Prepare summaries, reports, chronologies, and legal documentation for attorney review.
- Support contract administration and records management activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive legal and business information.
- Perform additional legal and administrative duties as assigned.