Litigation Paralegal

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Conduct investigations, review documents, and formulate responses to subpoenas, warrants, summons, levies, liens, bankruptcies, garnishments, letters from legal counsel, statutory records requests, and various third-party inquiries.

• Escalate intricate issues as necessary.

• Offer paralegal assistance for pre-litigation, litigation, and arbitration cases.

• Manage legal holds and coordinate discovery processes.

• Organize case files and manage the opening and closing of matters across several trackers and platforms.

• Facilitate responses to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Department of Labor, and other federal and state agencies.

• Utilize templates to draft employment documents for legal counsel's review.

• Perform legal and regulatory research, and prepare summaries, reports, and recommendations.

• Assist with compliance initiatives, audits, investigations, and activities related to risk mitigation.

• Support corporate governance, including entity management and due diligence for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic business endeavors.

• Monitor legal department metrics, reporting, budgets, invoices, and expenditures on outside counsel.

• Employ AI tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and other legal AI tools to develop templates and workflows.

• Undertake additional assigned tasks, which may include some administrative support.

• Collaborate cross-functionally with business teams under the guidance and supervision of in-house counsel.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree, Associate’s degree in Paralegal Studies, or a Paralegal Certificate from an accredited institution.

• At least 3 years of paralegal experience supporting an in-house legal department or law firm.

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal document management systems.

• Comprehensive understanding of legal terminology, litigation support, contract administration, and corporate governance practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to draft professional legal correspondence and documentation.

• Remarkable attention to detail and accuracy in handling sensitive legal materials.

• Strong organizational and project management skills, capable of prioritizing competing demands and meeting deadlines.

• Ability to uphold confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in dealing with legal and business matters.

• Proficiency in legal research methodologies and interpretation of legal and regulatory requirements.

• Capacity to build effective working relationships with attorneys, business leaders, and external stakeholders.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, legal software (e.g., Legal Tracker, Westlaw, and LexisNexis), and document management systems.

• Ability to operate a personal computer and communicate effectively through spoken word.

• May need to lift or move more than 10 pounds.

🏝️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plan with company match.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Professional development opportunities.

• Performance-based bonus depending on position.

• Additional rewards, including an annual bonus and sales incentives, based on the applicable plan, role, and individual performance.