Litigation Paralegal

About Us

Blank Rome is an Am Law 100 firm with 16 offices and nearly 750 attorneys who provide comprehensive legal and advocacy services to clients operating in the United States and around the world. Our professionals have built a reputation for their leading knowledge and experience across a spectrum of industries and are recognized for their commitment to pro bono work in their communities. Since our inception in 1946, Blank Rome's culture has been dedicated to providing top-level service to all of our clients and has been rooted in the strength of our diversity and inclusion initiatives. Our commitment to our core values and dedication to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, allows the firm to attract and retain the brightest in the industry.

Job Overview

Blank Rome is seeking an independent, personable, and detail-oriented Paralegal to support attorneys on a variety of complex litigation matters. Under the direction of attorneys, Paralegals at Blank Rome provide vital service to our teams in support of our clients. The ability to manage competing priorities under tight deadlines is a requirement in the role, as is some trial experience.

This role is a hybrid working arrangement. Potential candidates must live within commuting distance of our Houston office to be onsite 3 days per week. In this role, you will report to the Director of Paralegal Services.

Essential Functions

• Assist with document retrieval, review, organization, and production.
• Prepare and draft legal documents for attorney review.
• Cite check, edit legal documents, and manage all documents and materials relevant to legal proceedings in various courts.
• Conduct legal and factual research including electronic research.
• Prepare written memorandum and summaries relating to research results.
• Prepare and draft legal documents for review and use by the attorney team.
• Prepare and file court documents, including e-filings.
• Review documents for appropriate classification (e.g. Attorney Client Privileged protected documents).
• Prepare for and attend trials in various state and federal courts.
• Maintain confidentiality of client information.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
• Work additional hours as needed to fulfill job requirements.

The above essential functions represent the general nature and level of responsibilities for this position and is not intended to be an all-inclusive list. The firm may modify and amend any job description at any time in its sole discretion.

Skills/Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Bachelor's degree, paralegal certification, or equivalent work experience required.
• Experience in a legal environment or professional services required.
• Experience with Commercial Litigation or Mass Torts preferred.
• Experience with electronic discovery in particular, EverLaw and Relativity.
• Experience with document review and document production experience preferred.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with the ability to develop positive working relationships (in-person and virtually).
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex or diverse information.
• Ability to collect and research data.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with effective organizational skills.
• Proven problem solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Unquestioned integrity and professionalism.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Proficient in web-based conference call/web-sharing applications.

General Expectations

• Promote positive work habits, including effective and timely communication, teamwork, and demonstrating respect for colleagues.
• Contribute to providing the highest quality of service to internal and external clients.
• Take appropriate initiative and ownership of job responsibilities while ensuring the assignments/job duties are performed successfully and on time.
• Understand and abide by firm policies and embrace firm values.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work regularly scheduled hours.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time, type, and handle light lifting (files, copy paper, etc.) in a professional office environment.
• Comply with safe work practices including compliance with the firm's COVID-19 policies and safety measures.

EEO Statement

Blank Rome is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, genetic information, marital or family status, or any other status protected by law.

Our core values of respect for the individual, the community, and the law are clearly demonstrated in our ability to recruit and develop a diverse group of exceptionally talented attorneys and professional staff who enable us to best serve our clients and our communities.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77002