Job Description
Job Description
The Law Office of Mario Varela, PLLC is seeking a skilled bilingual paralegal with strong civil litigation experience, ideally gained while supporting a solo practitioner or small firm. Our ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle diverse legal tasks across general practice areas.
Responsibilities
- Support attorneys with civil litigation and general practice matters from intake through trial
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and assist in case strategy development
- Coordinate with clients, courts, and opposing counsel in English and Spanish
- Manage and organize case files and deadlines
- Assist with factual investigations and trial preparation
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in litigation with a solo attorney or small firm
- Bilingual: Fluent in English and Spanish, both written and verbal
- Strong skills in drafting, eFiling, calendaring, and client communication
- Comfortable managing multiple priorities with minimal supervision
- Detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and team-focused
Company DescriptionThe Law Office of Mario Varela is a Houston firm offering bilingual, client-focused legal services in immigration, family, and civil law.
Company Description
The Law Office of Mario Varela is a Houston firm offering bilingual, client-focused legal services in immigration, family, and civil law.