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Chugh LLP

Paralegal (FT)

Houston, Texas•Full-time
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About the Job
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.
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