Paralegal

Paralegal

About Us:

Zerbe Miller Fingeret Frank & Jadav (“ZMF”) is a dynamic and results-driven litigation firm with a reputation for excellence and a commitment to client service. We handle a broad range of civil litigation matters and are seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team and support our attorneys and staff in a fast-paced, deadline-sensitive environment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented and highly organized individual to provide comprehensive legal support to our litigation team.

Responsibilities

• Work together with a team of attorneys and paralegals to manage and prepare cases for trial
• Draft various pleadings, motions, stipulations and discovery
• Organize exhibits, documents, evidence, briefs, and appendices
• Conduct e-discovery
• Participate in client interviews, witness preparation and other trial preparations
• Conduct relevant research, data analysis, and draft legal memorandums for use in briefings
• Draft formal written responses to discovery requests
• Demonstrate advocacy skills and aptitude for learning new concepts and procedures
• Manage discovery and trial deadlines
• Handle and document communications with Courts

Qualifications

• Preferred 2+ years of litigation experience
• College degree required
• Experience with preparing/obtaining records, assembling exhibits and pleadings, summarizing transcripts, discovery, and trial preparation
• Experience drafting and responding to standard discovery demands (interrogatories, requests for production, etc.)
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Outlook including Excel, WORD, and Outlook; experience with Relativity is a plus
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong understanding of litigation deadlines and calendaring rules
• High attention to detail with ability to multitask
• Strong communication skills
• High sense of urgency with the ability to meet deadlines and changing priorities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Professional demeanor and discretion in handling confidential matters
• Willingness to travel within the US when necessary
• Candidate must reside or relocate to Houston, TX and the role is 100% in-office

ZMF offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package including 100% employer paid medical/dental premiums for single coverage for certain options, 401(k) matching, PTO, company provided life insurance and disability, onsite gym and group fitness classes, paid covered parking, daily allowance for onsite café and Starbucks, and more!