Litigation Paralegal Job at LHH, Houston, TX

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  • LHH
  • Houston, TX

Job Description

Role Snapshot

  • Title: Litigation Paralegal
  • Location: Houston, TX
  • Team Supported: 4 Partner attorneys
  • Practice Mix: Primarily Commercial Litigation + Personal Injury Defense
  • Workload: Team is swamped ; needs someone who can hit the ground running
  • Jurisdiction: Most matters in Texas ; must be comfortable with TX state + federal procedures

Top Hiring Priorities (What They Care About Most)

  • eDiscovery capability is highly valued
  • Relativity is a major priority (hands-on)
  • True litigation lifecycle support
  • From pre-claim investigation through trial
  • Deposition prep, trial exhibit lists, deposition designations
  • Strong ???partner-ready??? execution
  • Organized, proactive, calm under pressure
  • Can juggle multiple matters/attorneys, shifting priorities, and deadlines

Core Responsibilities (Condensed)

  • Litigation admin + calendaring: hearings, court appearances, deadlines (discovery/procedural)
  • Draft routine filings: notices, pro hac vice, extensions, defaults, deposition notices, subpoenas
  • Case file management: hard copy + electronic; correspondence; binders for depo/hearing/trial
  • Research: targeted online research; retrieve authority on Westlaw
  • eDiscovery: Relativity database work, tagging criteria, doc review, production workflow, ESI protocols
  • Production support: redactions, duplicates, Bates labeling
  • Quality control: cite-checking briefs/memos; ensure citation & exhibit accuracy
  • Depositions + trials: witness files, coordination, trial logistics

Requirements / Non-Negotiables

  • Experience: Minimum 5+ years litigation paralegal experience
  • Court procedures: Must be well???versed in federal + state procedures
  • Credential: Must have paralegal certificate OR paralegal degree
  • OR willing to obtain (acceptable)
  • Traits: Exceptional detail, proofreading, confidentiality, service mindset
  • Overtime: Moderate to heavy overtime as needed (especially trial prep)

Work Model / Perks

  • Hybrid schedule: 3 days in office / 2 remote for paralegals & legal assistants
  • Candidate can choose in-office days
  • Benefits/perks: Paid parking , premier office space, strong benefits package

Reporting / Structure

  • All ~70 paralegals report to Paralegal Manager (centralized reporting)
  • Day-to-day work and team integration is Houston-based

Compensation Guidance (Calibration)

  • Salary ranges from $90,000 - $100,000 DOE

Interview Process (Client Preference)

  • Agency to share candidate email (HR prefers to schedule directly)
  • Step 1: HR schedules initial interview via Calendly
  • Step 2: Teams interview with Hiring Manager
  • Step 3: In-person meeting in Houston to meet team

If you feel that you meet all of the requirements, please apply or contact me directly at jamie.stone@lhh.com

Job Tags

Work at office, Shift work

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