Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance your skills. During our first 25 years, we grew from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 23 offices across the country. Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development.
OPPORTUNITY | Paralegal
Our Houston office seeks a well-rounded, highly-motivated, experienced Litigation Paralegal to support its litigation defense practice. Must possess at least three years’ experience in defense litigation (personal injury and/or premises liability). This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of litigation support responsibilities including all aspects of the discovery process with a forward-thinking firm, in an expanding office.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The following are representative of the knowledge, skill or ability that the candidate must possess or demonstrate to succeed under the direction of the partner(s):
· possess Paralegal Certificate;
· proven knowledge of electronic filing requirements at state courts in Texas;
· excellent research and writing skills;
· work proactively, independently and as part of a team;
· organize, prioritize and implement daily tasks with strong attention to detail;
· provide excellent written and verbal communication;
· remain self-directed, self-motivated and effectively work under tight time constraints;
· ability to consistently create and deliver quality work products;
· demonstrate proficiency with MS Office including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint
· demonstrated efficiency navigating the internet; and,
· iManage experience a plus.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Maintain and organize high volume of case related documents, including but not limited to, large document productions by multiple parties;
· Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a busy legal environment;
· Draft and respond to deposition notices and discovery requests, including, but not limited to, interrogatories, request for production, request for disclosure, request for admission, and deposition notices, etc.;
· Ability to locate and reference specific documents quickly (e.g. trial exhibits, deposition transcripts, key discovery responses, case correspondence and communications);
· Support assigned attorney defense litigation practice ( i.e. phone conferences, meetings, case deadlines, hearing and trial dates, mediations and depositions, as well as scheduling orders and moving docket forward);
· Document, organize and assist with preparation for trials and arbitrations hearings;
· Save, file and organize pleadings, motions and related e-filed or emailed documented dates on a daily basis;
· Enter billing time on a daily basis; and
· Maintain professional demeanor and a positive attitude with colleagues, clients, co-counsel and court personnel.
Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and provide equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.