The Litigation practice group of our HOUSTON office has an excellent opportunity for an experienced Paralegal. 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 required.
• 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.
• Experience with Relativity, Trial Director, Outlook .pst files, Sanction, WestLaw, LexisNexis, internet searching and on-line court database systems.
• Candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills.
• Communicates clearly in speaking and writing.
• Ability to work with people of all levels.
• 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.