Construction Litigation Paralegal

Texas firm is looking for a Construction Litigation Paralegal for their Houston office. Schedule/Remote Policy - after a 90-day introductory period, eligible to work remotely as needed and with approval from the team they work withWhy Position is Open: their current construction litigation paralegals is retiring in JuneAssignments: This person will be supporting 1 Equity shareholder, and 2 AssociatesBenefits: Full benefits offered, including paid parkingGENERAL SUMMARYThe Construction Litigation Paralegal provides high-level legal and administrative support to attorneys in the Construction and Commercial Litigation practice group. This role supports complex, document-intensive matters involving construction defects, contract disputes, delay claims, payment disputes, mechanics liens, bond claims, abstracts of judgment, and related enforcement proceedings.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management and Litigation Support

• Manages construction litigation matters from inception through trial and post-judgment enforcement.
• Drafts and prepares pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, correspondence, and lien-related filings.
• Maintains case calendars and tracks statutory deadlines, including lien perfection, bond claim deadlines, and post-judgment filing deadlines.
• E-files documents in state and federal courts.

Mechanics Liens and Bond Claims

• Prepares, reviews, and files mechanics lien affidavits and related statutory notices in compliance with applicable state requirements.
• Tracks statutory deadlines for notice, filing, service, and foreclosure actions.
• Coordinates filing of lien releases, partial releases, and satisfactions.
• Assists with payment bond claims and bond enforcement proceedings.
• Communicates with clients regarding lien rights, required documentation, and preservation of claims.
• Maintains lien tracking spreadsheets and deadline management systems.

Abstracts of Judgment and Post-Judgment Enforcement

• Prepares and files abstracts of judgment in appropriate counties to perfect judgment liens.
• Coordinates recording with county clerks and confirm proper indexing. 
• Monitors expiration and renewal deadlines for judgment liens.
• Prepares writs of execution, writs of garnishment, and turnover-related documents.
• Tracks collections efforts and maintain post-judgment enforcement files.
• Coordinates with constables, sheriffs, and third-party collection vendors as needed.

Discovery and Construction Document Management

• Organizes and analyzes all project documentation (prime contracts and subcontracts, RFI’s, schedules and delay analyses, inspection and expert reports, etc.)
• Manages large electronic productions and assists with privilege review.
• Prepares deposition summaries and manage exhibits. Client and Team Coordination
• Serves as liaison between attorneys, clients, experts, vendors, and court personnel.
• Assists with factual investigation and case strategy support.
• Collaborates with litigation support and records teams to ensure seamless document management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or Paralegal certificate preferred.
• Ability to prepare and record lien documents with little supervision.
• 5+ years of litigation experience, preferably in construction litigation.
• Proficiency in e-recording lien and related documents with county clerks using third-party recording platforms.
• Demonstrated experience handling mechanics liens, bond claims, bonds to indemnify, and post-judgment enforcement.
• Strong knowledge of lien deadlines and county recording requirements.
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency in e-discovery platforms and document management systems.
• Advance Microsoft office skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills