Sr. Paralegal
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Before you apply
LocationHouston, TX, US
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedAug 4, 2026 · 3mo ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor degree or paralegal certification required
Minimum of 10 years of experience working with lawyers, preferably in major law firm and/or in a corporation
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and Adobe Acrobat, including ability to create pivot tables, charts, presentations, and use other advanced features of these software tools
Must be proficient in e-discovery software
Must have knowledge of Practical Law Connect and Westlaw
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills
Ability to multi-task
Team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic and attention to detail
Efficiency and accuracy are extremely important
Experience handling complex litigation and e-discovery is strongly preferred
Experience with matter management (e.g., Serengeti/Legal Tracker), entity management system (e.g., hCue), and similar systems is strongly preferred
Overtime work is occasionally required
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation
Skills
Microsoft Office
Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Outlook
Teams
SharePoint
Adobe Acrobat
e-discovery software
Practical Law Connect
Westlaw
Serengeti/Legal Tracker
hCue
SUMMARY
Serves as a key member of the legal team, primarily supporting litigation matters and legal operations projects.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
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Assist in-house attorneys in managing company litigation, including maintaining company’s litigation docket, issuing and tracking document preservation notices, and organizing and producing documents in connection with e-discovery.
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Maintenance and organization of electronic and physical litigation documents. Assistance with preparation and filing of court submissions. Preparation and maintenance of engagement letters with outside counsel.
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Assist with settlements and periodic accruals.
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Assist in-house attorneys and other corporate functions (e.g., finance, credit, accounts payable) to provide general corporate assistance.
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Assist with various projects, including, but not limited to, legal research, investigations, audit requests, intellectual property, invoices, and M&A.
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General office assistance with correspondence, expense reports, travel bookings, organizing meetings, etc.
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Fully supports company’s goal of continuous improvement, including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities,
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Work as a team member in the department, including assisting and providing back-up for other members of the department as needed.
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The successful candidate should possess excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, the ability to multi-task, a team-oriented mindset and strong work ethic and attention to detail. Efficiency and accuracy are extremely important. Overtime work is occasionally required.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor degree or paralegal certification required.
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Minimum of 10 years of experience working with lawyers, preferably in major law firm and/or in a corporation. Experience handling complex litigation and e-discovery is strongly preferred.
•
Advanced experience with Microsoft Office Programs, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, Teams, Sharepoint, and Adobe Acrobat, including ability to create pivot tables, charts, presentations, and use other advanced features of these software tools.
•
Must be proficient in e-discovery software
•
Must have knowledge of Practical Law Connect and Westlaw
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Experience with matter management (e.g., Serengeti/Legal Tracker), entity management system (e.g., hCue), and similar systems is strongly preferred.
About the company
Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.
Legal
Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.