Litigation Paralegal

Job Summary

Gibson Dunn is a leading global law firm, advising clients on significant transactions and disputes. Our exceptional teams craft and deploy creative legal strategies that are meticulously tailored to every matter, however complex or high-stakes. The firm’s work is distinguished by a unique combination of precision and vision.

Based in Houston, the Litigation Paralegal will be responsible for supporting attorneys in all phases of litigation, including case management, court filings, document review and production, drafting and responding to discovery, deposition and trial preparation, cite-checking, and mentoring junior paralegals.

This role reports to the Manager of Paralegal Services.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of litigation from case initiation through trial.
• Assist with calendaring case deadlines.
• Assist with and draft court filings and preparations in federal courts and Texas state courts.
• Assist with document collection, organization, review, and productions.
• Assist with drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Proofread court briefs and discovery documents.
• Assist with deposition, meeting, or interview preparations.
• Assist with all aspects of trial and arbitration preparations.
• Ability to travel and attend trials and arbitrations.
• Cite-check references and/or caselaw in briefs.
• Prepare various charts and indices.
• Coordinate with external vendors.
• Perform various day-to-day case management tasks.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior paralegals and legal assistants as needed.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational skills and a strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and able to multi-task, balancing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Proactive and able to handle efficiently handle multiple projects and client matters simultaneously.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior analytical and reasoning abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with members across multiple offices.
• Ability to work overtime as needed.

Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 5+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program preferred.
• Proficient with Texas and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
• Experience with eDiscovery Databases (Relativity, LiveNote, etc.).

 

Gibson Dunn will consider for employment qualified Applicants with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of local law.

Compensation & Benefits:

The annual compensation range for this position is $105-120k. The salary offered within this range will depend upon qualifications and other operational considerations.

Benefits offered for this position include health care; retirement benefits; paid days off, including sick time, and vacation time; parental leave; basic life insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts; as well as discretionary, performance-based bonuses.

Location:

Houston

EEO Statement

Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity for all partners, employees and applicants and, in accordance with the applicable federal and state laws, does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, color, religion, matriculation or political affiliation, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital status or partnership status, family responsibilities, disability, medical condition, personal appearance, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, military status, status as a victim of domestic violence, stalking and sex offenses, arrest or conviction record, or on any other basis prohibited by law.