Job Description Salary: up to 95k + bonus Benefits fully covered Location: Galleria - in office Senior Real Estate Litigation Paralegal Job Description Position Summary: The Senior Real Estate Litigation Paralegal provides high-level support to attorneys in real estate and litigation cases, with a focus on managing complex property disputes, contract issues, zoning matters, and landlord-tenant disagreements. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with extensive experience in real estate litigation processes, superior organizational skills, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities:
Case Management and Document Preparation - Manage all stages of real estate litigation cases from inception through trial, including case calendaring, document control, and deadlines.
- Draft, review, and organize legal documents, including pleadings, motions, affidavits, discovery requests, and trial preparation materials.
- Prepare summaries, chronologies, and briefs for attorney review.
Legal Research and Analysis - Conduct thorough legal research on real estate statutes, regulations, and case law.
- Compile relevant case information, prepare memos, and summarize legal research findings for attorney use.
Discovery and Trial Preparation - Coordinate the discovery process, including interrogatories, requests for production, subpoenas, and depositions.
- Assist in preparing exhibits, witness lists, trial binders, and demonstrative evidence for hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Liaise with court personnel, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses.
Client Support - Act as a point of contact for clients, keeping them informed of case status and next steps.
- Collaborate with attorneys and other legal team members to ensure smooth and efficient case progression.
- Participate in team meetings and strategy sessions, providing input on case planning and management.
File and Data Management - Maintain and organize physical and electronic files, ensuring they are up-to-date and easily accessible.
- Manage and track deadlines using legal case management software.
- Prepare and organize closing binders and case summaries post-litigation.
Qualifications:
- Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field. Paralegal certification preferred.
- Experience: Minimum of 6-7 years of paralegal experience, with at least 4 years focused on real estate litigation.
- Knowledge and Skills:
- Comprehensive knowledge of real estate law and litigation processes.
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Proficiency in litigation support software (e.g., Relativity, Concordance) and legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw).
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
Working Conditions:
- Primarily office-based with some travel for trials, depositions, and client meetings.
- May require occasional extended hours to meet case deadlines.
This role is ideal for an experienced paralegal with a robust understanding of real estate litigation, who can provide comprehensive support to attorneys and deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines.
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