Litigation Paralegal – Houston, TX

About the Role

McGinnis Lochridge is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our Houston office. This role supports a busy commercial litigation practice handling large, complex matters.  The ideal candidate is a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable working with significant document productions, and takes ownership of their responsibilities from pre-suit through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of discovery, including preparing discovery responses and managing document productions
• Work with eDiscovery platforms to organize, review, and produce documents in large-scale litigation
• Maintain and monitor case deadlines and docket entries across an active commercial litigation docket
• Coordinate extensively with testifying and consulting experts, including scheduling, document exchange, and logistics
• Support trial preparation and attend and assist at trial as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel on case-related matters

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation paralegal experience required; commercial litigation experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred; a combination of education and relevant experience will be considered
• Proficient with local, state, and federal court filing rules and procedures

• Hands-on experience with eDiscovery platforms (e.g., Relativity, Disco, or similar)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat
• Experience with document management systems; familiarity with iManage a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to manage multiple deadlines and shifting priorities under pressure
• Professional, client-service focused attitude

Work Environment

• Full-time position based in our Houston office
• Collaborative team environment with direct attorney interaction on significant matters

How to Apply:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject line "Application Litigation Paralegal – Houston, TX" to hr@mcginnislaw.com.

McGinnis Lochridge LLP is an equal opportunity employer.