Senior Paralegal

The Sr. Paralegal is a client-dedicated role that supports the client’s North America (NAM) litigation department. In this role you will serve as a Sr. Paralegal and will support the attorneys and collaborate with team paralegals.   Together, you will deliver world-class support to multiple litigation and legal matters.  You will interact with in-house counsel, and outside counsel to help collect documents in preparation of litigation.  As a Sr. Paralegal, you foster a collaborative environment with a can-do attitude and a vision of excellence, inclusivity, and compassion while also being process-oriented and striving for efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supporting activities related to case development on multiple matters.
• Analyze and accurately update client systems with case data and support scheduling of witness interviews and meetings between client and outside counsel.
• Effectively and efficiently take direction in a fast-paced decision-making environment.
• Draft routine legal documents for review and use by attorneys.
• Compile documents and support drafting of discovery responses.
• Categorize and interpret data; review and analyze reports, responses and records produced by opposing counsel.
• Coordinate requests between multiple parties involved in litigation by way of consistent communication with client, claims and full partnership with attorney through end of case.
• Support NAM litigation team in achieving timely monthly report updates from outside counsel; support client internal legal function reporting requirements.
• Support NAM litigation team in other administrative support, as needed.

Minimum Education Requirements:   

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience

Minimum Experience Requirements:  

• 7+ years experience with law firms or in-house litigation required
• Global / Multinational experience is a plus due to global nature of the client; some people management skills is a plus
• Must possess ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of work at peak case development intervals
• Trial support exposure in the US is a plus
• College degree required
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and ability to learn and adapt new systems

Other Requirements:  

• Must be located in Houston, Texas area
• Strong communication skills, including the ability to convey complex technical concepts in a simple and concise manner

Consilio’s True North Values

Excellence - We strive to make every client our advocate

Passion - We DO because we CARE

Collaboration - We win together through teamwork and communication

Agility - We flex, adapt and embrace change

People - We value, respect and invest in our teammates

Vision - We create clarity of purpose and a clear path forward

Consilio, LLC is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.