Paralegal, Employment & Labor

Norton Rose Fulbright - Houston, TX

Full-time - Entry Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Norton Rose Fulbright US LLP is a global law firm with a strong strategic focus and a commitment to innovation. The firm is currently seeking a paralegal with a minimum of three years of experience to join its Employment & Labor and Litigation groups in the Houston, Texas office. This position is integral to supporting attorneys in their litigation efforts, particularly in trial preparation and document management. The firm prides itself on a collegial and team-oriented culture, where collaboration across practices and offices is encouraged. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid environment, balancing time between the office and remote work, while also being flexible to accommodate overtime and travel as needed. The role involves a variety of responsibilities, including assisting with trial preparation by organizing and indexing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and managing document-intensive files. The paralegal will also be responsible for drafting correspondence, proofreading legal documents, conducting online research, and performing various administrative duties. Efficient management and cataloging of client documents, both internally and through document review platforms, are essential. Additionally, the paralegal will create demonstratives and prepare exhibits for depositions and hearings, while also managing project deadlines and task lists. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and a high degree of accuracy and professionalism. The firm values detail-oriented individuals who can prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Familiarity with legal resources such as Lexis and Westlaw, as well as proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, is preferred. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring equal opportunity for all applicants and providing reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with trial preparation, including organizing and indexing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and managing document-intensive files.
• Prepare first drafts of correspondence and serve as the liaison between the trial team and third parties such as witnesses, clients, vendors, and courtroom personnel.
• Proofread legal documents for contextual content, grammar, typographical, and spelling errors.
• Conduct online research, filing, and other administrative duties as assigned.
• Efficiently manage and catalogue client documents both internally and when using a document review platform (e.g., Relativity or Axcelerate).
• Create demonstratives and prepare exhibits for depositions, hearings, etc. from electronic data.
• Manage project deadlines and create task lists for project completion.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Flexibility to operate independently and in a team atmosphere with a high degree of accuracy, confidentiality, and professionalism.
• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact well with people at all levels of the organization and some external parties (e.g., document review vendors).
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, strong judgment, initiative, integrity, and be a dependable, highly motivated team player.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to changing priorities.
• Detail-oriented, with above-average spelling, language, and grammar skills and proficient in cite-checking legal documents.
• Familiarity with legal resources such as Lexis and Westlaw.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Acrobat.