Job Description
Litigation Paralegal
Our client is a highly respected global law firm known for handling sophisticated, high-stakes legal matters across a wide range of industries. With a collaborative culture, strong reputation for excellence, and commitment to professional development, they offer the resources of a leading international platform while maintaining a close-knit and supportive office environment in Houston.
Job Description
Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case management.
Prepare, organize, and maintain pleadings, motions, subpoenas, exhibits, and other legal documents.
Coordinate court filings and ensure compliance with applicable deadlines and procedural requirements.
Assist with document review, productions, factual investigations, and legal research.
Prepare deposition, hearing, and trial materials, including witness files, exhibits, and trial notebooks.
Maintain case files, litigation databases, and project tracking tools to support active matters.
Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, and other external parties as directed by attorneys.
Provide day-to-day litigation support across sophisticated matters, including energy-related disputes.
MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
The Successful Applicant
A successful Litigation Paralegal should have:
3-5+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally within a law firm or sophisticated litigation environment.
Experience supporting complex litigation matters, including discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
Energy, oil & gas, or other commercial litigation experience is highly preferred.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities simultaneously.
Excellent attention to detail, professionalism, and client service skills.
Experience with e-discovery platforms such as Relativity or Opus2 is preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
The ability to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate effectively with attorneys and legal staff.
What's on Offer
Competitive annual salary ranging from $80,000 to $125,000.
Bonus opportunity.
Hybrid work schedule after on boarding.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Long-term career growth and development opportunities.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Houston, Texas |
| Job Type | Full-time |
| Industry | Staffing/Employment Agencies |
| Salary | $80,000–$125,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | https://www.michaelpage.ca/ |
About Company
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
Our business was established in Canada in 2005 when we opened our Toronto office. Our role is to work with employers and job seekers to facilitate a successful match. This can range from advising a global company on a candidate sourcing strategy to helping a job seeker find their dream job.
In Canada, we focus on recruiting for the following areas:
Banking and financial services
Digital and e-commerce
Engineering and manufacturing
Finance and accounting
Human resources
Information technology
Marketing
Oil and gas
Procurement and supply chain
Property and construction
Sales
An Established Brand
The Group has established a leading presence in many of the key markets for professional recruitment around the world and has positioned itself in certain other markets, which offer the opportunity for future growth. Within its current largest markets, Michael Page has also built a regional presence, including in the UK, France and Australia. Consequently, the Michael Page brand is among the most widely recognized brands in the professional recruitment industry.
A Market Leader
The role of a recruitment consultancy is to act as an intermediary, identifying and sourcing suitably qualified candidates on behalf of its clients. Candidates are recruited either for permanent or contract positions (typically for a fixed term) or on a temporary basis. Within the overall recruitment industry, the market for professional recruitment services is a specialist sector which has developed more recently. Michael Page is widely recognized as leading the development of this market around the world.
Learn the benefits of working with Michael Page yourself. Submit your resume or contact a Michael Page recruitment consultant today.
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