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McDowell Hetherington LLP is seeking candidates for a Paralegal position for its Houston office. Interested applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to recruiting@mhllp.com with “Paralegal Applicant” in the subject line. This full-time position will eventually be an in-person role in the downtown Houston office of McDowell Hetherington. The successful candidate must possess the following qualifications:
- At least two (3) years of experience as a certified Paralegal in a litigation environment;
- Advanced Microsoft Office and Teams skills;
- Substantial experience working with electronic court filings in both state and federal courts;
- Experience with Worldox or similar document management system;
- Experience with Juris or similar timekeeping system;
- Professional appearance and demeanor; and
- A positive and proactive attitude.
Job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Providing paralegal support for litigation attorneys with complex dockets;
- Assisting with e-discovery projects and productions;
- Drafting correspondence and preparing trial binders;
- Assisting in preparations for mediations and depositions;
- Assisting in all aspects of trial preparations, including utilizing of technology; and
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date calendars for important trial (and other) deadlines.
Additional Information
- Submit cover letter, resume (and optional references).
MH’s Houston office focuses on complex business litigation in the energy, financial services, and first-party insurance sectors. MH provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, gender expression, sexual orientation/expression, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, MH complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. MH also participates in E Verify and pays a competitive market rate that includes a robust benefits package.