Paralegal

Norton Rose Fulbright - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - 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 for its Houston office, specifically to support the Products, Pharma, Medical, and Mass Tort practice areas. The ideal candidate will have at least ten years of paralegal experience, particularly in litigation, and will be expected to work in a hybrid environment, balancing in-office presence with remote work as per the firm's policy. The culture at Norton Rose Fulbright is defined by shared values that promote a collegial and team-oriented atmosphere, allowing for seamless collaboration across practices and offices worldwide. The paralegal will play a crucial role in trial preparation, which includes organizing and indexing exhibits, preparing trial binders, and managing document-intensive files. The responsibilities extend to drafting correspondence, liaising with various stakeholders such as witnesses and courtroom personnel, and issuing subpoenas for medical or work records. The role also involves proofreading legal documents for accuracy, managing client documents using document review platforms, and creating demonstratives for depositions and hearings. The paralegal will be responsible for e-filing motions and pleadings, project management, and conducting online substantive research as needed. Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and demonstrate flexibility in working both independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills are essential, as the paralegal will interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and external parties. The ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, attention to detail, and proficiency in legal research tools such as Lexis and Westlaw are also critical for success in this role. Norton Rose Fulbright is committed to maintaining a high standard of confidentiality and quality in its work product, and the paralegal will be expected to uphold these values.

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.
• Issue subpoenas for medical or work records; track and manage records; prepare medical summaries.
• Proofread legal documents for contextual content, grammar, typographical and spelling errors; hyperlink citations and documents; extensive experience with e-filing court documents.
• Efficiently manage and catalog 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.
• E-file motions and other pleadings, including after-hours filings.
• Project management, including docketing deadlines and creating task lists for project completion.
• Conduct online substantive research, filing, and other administrative duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• At least ten years of paralegal experience, with strong litigation experience.
• 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, Adobe Acrobat, and PowerPoint.
• High regard for confidentiality and quality work product.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching