Position Overview

Ultimate Staffing Services is actively seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Paralegal to join their client's team in the SW Houston area (Fort Bend County). This role requires an individual who has 5-10 years as a paralegal and strong litigation experience. Experience with eminent domain cases is a plus!

You will play a critical role in both prelitigation and litigation processes, working closely with attorneys and clients to ensure the highest quality of service and compliance with legal standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage new client files, calendar deadlines, and assist staff/attorneys in compliance with deadlines.
• Deliver high-quality services to the firm's clients.
• Prepare and assemble materials for hearings.
• Work with appraisers and prepare clients for hearings with the assigned attorney.
• Monitor for award filing and prepare and serve objections.
• Prepare and file motions as needed.
• Prepare and send discovery on behalf of clients and respond to discovery from opposing counsel.
• Schedule and prepare drafts of mediation memoranda.
• Draft settlement letters and other correspondence.
• Prepare exhibits, witness lists, and testimony outlines.

Work Hours

Onsite Monday through Friday 8am-5pm

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package.

Additional Details

Salary range: $50,000 - $75,000 per year depending on experience

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.