Overview
Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Paralegal Jobs in Houston, Texas, USA at Kean Miller LLP
With more than 200 attorneys from offices in Houston, The Woodlands, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, Baton Rouge and New Orleans, Kean Miller serves the legal needs of the people, businesses, and industries that drive the regional economy.
Kean Miller has an opening for a Litigation Paralegal to work in our Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Practice Group in our Houston office.
Duties
:
Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation from case inception through discovery, resolution or trial, post-trial, and case closure
Prepare court filings and assembling of exhibits
Drafting and responding to discovery demands (interrogatories, requests to produce documents, etc.)
Assist with preparation and support for depositions, hearings, and mediations
Review and summarize depositions and medical records
Maintain case dockets and calendars
Coordinate electronic discovery
Personal Attributes
Required:
Exhibits professional verbal and written communication skills
Keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Possess strong technical skills
Must be able to multi-task and successfully manage a variety of demands daily
Must have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven team environment
Keeps appropriate people informed of the status of projects, work, and deadlines
Maintains a positive and “can do” attitude
Flexible and willing to pitch in wherever needed
Experience and
Education Requirements:
A Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree preferred, a Paralegal Certificate is highly desired
Minimum of 3 years prior Paralegal experience
Comprehensive knowledge of all facets of the litigation lifecycle: case management, document review, and trial experience
Technical proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint required
What Kean Miller Offers:
Kean Miller provides its employees with competitive salaries and a full paid benefits package, a great work environment, stability, generous paid-time off and contributes to a 401k plan.
How to Apply:
Please email a confidential resume to .
The Firm is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees in full compliance with all applicable state, federal, and local laws and strictly prohibits, and does not tolerate, discrimination against employees, applicants, and others based upon race, color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions), national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, gender identity, transsexual status, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, religion, creed, genetic tests or genetic information, sickle cell trait, or any other status, characteristic, or activity protected by applicable law.
This applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer, demotion, discipline, and discharge.
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Title: Casualty and Mass Tort Litigation Paralegal
Company: Kean Miller LLP
Location: Houston, Texas, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Legal Secretary), Administrative/Clerical (Legal Secretary)
