What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Trial Paralegal (Houston) position at Dykema?
Managing Member: Isaac Villarreal
Practice Group/Leader: Commercial Litigation/Melanie Fry
Department/Director: Litigation/Michael Cooney
Dykema, a leading national law firm, is looking for a Trial Paralegal to join our Houston office. At least five years of trial experience. ABA-approved paralegal degree preferred. The ideal applicant has experience with civil trials and commercial litigation. This position requires interaction with clients, vendors, outside counsel, and lawyers in other Dykema offices; therefore, effective oral and written communication is essential. Additional required skills and experience include:
Key Responsibilities:
- Strong technology experience, including Relativity, Trial Director, PowerPoint, and Excel
- LexisNexis, cite-checking, and bluebook proficient
- Experience with trial preparation, managing logistics, and assisting at trial
- Experience drafting pleadings, responses to discovery
- Assembling appendices for motions and appellate practice
- Extensive knowledge of ESI protocol and e-discovery procedures
- Experience working with Litigation Support departments and vendor professionals
- Experience managing document intensive files
- Performing substantive document reviews and preparing and tracking productions
- Ability to proofread materials for contextual, grammatical, typographical or spelling errors
- Ability to operate standard office equipment such as photocopiers
- Must be reliable and a self-starter and thrive in a team-driven environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and delegate when necessary
- Preference for TBLS, NALA or NFPA specialized certifications
- Availability for overtime and travel for trial
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program
- 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package
- Opportunities for professional growth and development
- Collaborative and dynamic work environment
EOE