The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC Paralegal / Legal Assistant — Construction Litigation Location: Houston, TX
About the Role
The Cromeens Law Firm, PLLC is a boutique construction law firm representing contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple states. We have an immediate opening for a paralegal/legal assistant to support our busy construction litigation and lien/collections docket. This is a chance to build real expertise in a specialized practice area — most paralegals never get exposure to construction law, and we'll train you in it.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Timely complete tasks assigned by attorneys.
- Drafting correspondence to clients and opposing parties.
- Calendaring appointments, court deadlines, and statutory lien filing deadlines (which vary by state and can be as short as 15–90 days).
- Preparing and filing Mechanic's & Materialman's (M&M) liens across multiple jurisdictions (TX, CA, LA, GA, KS).
- Reviewing and organizing construction contracts, subcontractor agreements, payment applications, and change orders.
- Supporting pre-litigation and litigation collections of matters tied to lien enforcement.
- Filing and e-serving various documents.
- Communicating with Court staff.
- Communicating with clients.
- Organizing client files in Clio.
- Circulating files to parties.
- Drafting various motions and pleadings.
- Assisting with compiling exhibits, preparing, and organizing court appearances, trial settings, mediation, and arbitration.
- Arranging transportation and lodging as necessary for witnesses, experts, attorneys, etc., for court appearances, trial settings, mediation, and arbitration.
- Staying informed on client matters and assisting your supervising attorney in maintaining client communications and relationships.
- Promptly responding to client communications (typically within 24 hours).
- Updating case status in weekly strategy meetings.
- Assisting with other tasks as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills in a variety of situations.
- Strong time management skills and the ability to independently manage multiple deadlines across jurisdictions.
- Attention to detail — accuracy on lien filings and statutory deadlines is critical.
- Ability to function well in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong legal research skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
- Proficiency with Clio or similar legal case management software.
- Familiarity with Texas e-filing systems (eFileTexas).
Preferred Skills/Abilities:
- Familiarity with construction industry terminology and documents (contracts, payment applications, change orders).
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
- Notary Public certification, or willingness to obtain.
- Discretion in handling confidential client and case information.
Education and Experience:
- Associate or bachelor's degree in paralegal studies or related field preferred.
- Paralegal certificate preferred.
- Relevant litigation or construction industry experience preferred — construction background plus but not required. We provide training.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift to 15 pounds at times.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000 – $65,000 per year, depending on experience
Benefits:
- Hybrid work schedule available (up to 2 remote days per week after introductory period)
Schedule:
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
