Paralegal

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: 

• Bill 35 hours per week. 

• 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. 

• Excellent work ethic. 

• 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: 

• Health insurance 

• Paid time off 

• 401(k) 

• Hybrid work schedule available (up to 2 remote days per week after introductory period) 

Schedule: 

• 8-hour shift 

• Monday to Friday 

Experience: 

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)