Paralegal (FT)

Chugh LLP
  • Houston, Texas
  • Quick Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assist with and manage transactional and litigation matters from initiation through completion.
  • Assist in Drafting, and organize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, agreements and other case-related materials.
  • Conduct legal and factual research for assisting in case preparation and transactional matters.
  • Prepare cases, pleadings, applications and supporting documentation for filing, service or mailing, as needed, and follow through on related requirements.
  • Assist attorney(s) with discovery, document production, case management, hearing and trial preparation, and maintenance of litigation deadlines.
  • Coordinate and communicate with clients regarding documents, information, meetings, interviews, deadlines and case status.
  • Manage, organize and maintain documents in paper and electronic filing systems.
  • Track and manage important deadlines, filings and follow-up requirements.
  • Immigration experience is preferred, including experience preparing and managing immigration petitions, applications and supporting documentation.
  • Provide general administrative and case management assistance necessary for the smooth handling of assigned matters.
  • Such other work as may be provided.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Must have prior paralegal or comparable legal experience, with the ability to independently handle assigned matters with limited supervision.
  • Experience with transactional and litigation matters is strongly preferred.
  • Immigration law experience is preferred.
  • Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, excellent organizational skills, interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
  • Strong drafting, document management and case management skills.
  • Ability to prioritize and independently manage multiple matters, deadlines and competing responsibilities.
  • Must have excellent time management skills.
  • Must be proactive, dependable, open minded and willing to learn.
  • AA Degree, Bachelor’s Degree, Paralegal Certificate or related qualification preferred.
  • Must be available to work in person in Houston, Texas.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, Texas

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Case Managementunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Immigration Lawunmatched
  • Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Legal Researchunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Transaction Processing/Managementunmatched

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