Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

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The Gonzalez Law Group is a general practice law firm based in Houston, Texas. Our attorneys and administrative staff work closely with one another to provide the highest level of service to each of our clients.

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www.GonzalezLawGroup.Net

Benefits Overview:

The Gonzalez Law Group offers a benefits package that includes up to 15 days of paid time off, 9 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance. We are committed to providing a positive work environment and helping our employees succeed personally and professionally. We conduct performance evaluations after only three months of joining the company with opportunity for a salary increase!

Job Summary:

The Gonzalez Law Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our firm. Candidate must possess excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to perform and prioritize multiple tasks with minimal supervision. Meeting deadlines while maintaining organization in a fast-paced environment is an absolute necessity. Candidate should be computer literate with modern software applications. Professionalism and a strong work ethic are paramount. You will provide overall support to attorneys' business needs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

The ideal candidate will have experience with trial preparation and knowledge of complex litigation such as:

• Consumer rights,
• Insurance claims for property damage,
• Asset forfeiture,
• Breach of contract
• Nonpayment of debt,
• Car crash defense litigation,
• Restraining order,
• Construction lawsuits, etc. * Continual review and management of case files.
• Working knowledge and experience of e-Filing in both State and Federal Court systems.
• Prepare initial discovery, i.e., interrogatories, request for production, request for admissions.
• Journal deadlines for responses and monitor for timeliness.
• Prepare draft responses to discovery, deposition summaries, legal documents such as pleadings, chronologies, deposition and/or trial binders for use by Attorneys.
• Investigate facts as requested by attorney.
• Ensure proper indexing and filing of original legal documents.

Qualifications:

• Two years of Civil Litigation experience preferred;
• Notary Public is a plus;
• Must be able to speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.

Contact Information:

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC

7151 Office City DR, Suite 200

Houston, TX 77087

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Litigation: 2 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Work Location: One location

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