What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal position at Arnold & Itkin LLP?
Description
Arnold & Itkin LLP has an opening for a Paralegal in Houston, Texas. Duties include:
Requirements: Employer requires a minimum of an associate's degree or foreign equivalent in paralegal studies or similar legal field, and a minimum of 84 months of experience as a paralegal, law clerk, judicial clerk or similar legal role. Experience must include:
Arnold & Itkin LLP has an opening for a Paralegal in Houston, Texas. Duties include:
- Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, plaintiff fact sheets, and client correspondence.
- Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
- Communicate with medical providers and lienholders.
- Communicate with judges, arbitrators, court staff and/or personnel, special masters, settlement administrators, outside counsel, and opposing counsel.
- Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
- Aid other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet Firm and client needs. Organize and prioritize workload to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
- Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
- Manage confidential information with discretion.
- 10% - Occasional travel statewide to attend trial with attorneys.
Requirements: Employer requires a minimum of an associate's degree or foreign equivalent in paralegal studies or similar legal field, and a minimum of 84 months of experience as a paralegal, law clerk, judicial clerk or similar legal role. Experience must include:
- 84 months of trial experience as a paralegal, law clerk, judicial clerk, or similar legal role.
- 84 months of experience managing a legal case docket.
- 84 months drafting legal documents such as motions and notices.
- 48 months of experience communicating with court and external parties.
- 48 months of experience with discovery.
- 48 months of experience conducting legal research on statutes, case law, and precedent.