Litigation Coordinator

The Litigation Coordinator serves as a vital liaison between the County Attorney’s Office and the Office of the County Engineer (OCE), providing legal and administrative support to ensure effective handling of litigation matters. This role is responsible for coordinating case files, facilitating communication, and assisting with discovery, court processes, and document management. By bridging both offices, the Litigation Coordinator ensures timely, accurate, and efficient case management in compliance with county policies, court procedures, and applicable laws.

Job Duties:

• Coordinate and manage litigation case files, ensuring compliance with deadlines, court requirements, and internal procedures.
• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Maintain case calendars, scheduling depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Organize and manage physical and electronic case documents, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Conduct legal research and prepare summaries, case outlines, and support documentation for attorney review.
• Assist in trial preparation by compiling exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, witnesses, and court personnel to support case progress.
• Track litigation deadlines using case management systems and proactively monitor case status.
• Manage responses to subpoenas, discovery requests, and document production.
• Support attorneys during depositions, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field; advanced legal training or certification a plus.

Experience: 

• 3+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused environment.

Knowledge and skills

• Strong knowledge of litigation processes, state and federal court procedures, and filing protocols.
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., LexisNexis, Westlaw) and case/document management software.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.

Education:

• Master’s degree in Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field; advanced legal training or certification a plus.

Experience: 

• 5+ years of experience supporting attorneys in a litigation-focused environment.

Knowledge and skills

• Experience with e-discovery and litigation support platforms.
• Familiarity with rules of evidence and trial preparation.
• Ability to adapt quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:
Full-Time | Regular | 40 hours per week.
Subject to early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and holidays at times, depending upon the project or workload.

Salary:  Commensurate with experience, based on 26 pay periods.

Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:

• Most assignments will be performed in an office, meeting, or operations command center environment, but some field work may be required. May be required to work extended work hours during activation of disaster recovery operations for an unspecified length of time (varies based on the extent of the event).
• This position requires bending, stooping, and lifting to 25 lbs., frequent walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and ascending/descending stairs.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

FEATURED BENEFITS:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.

• Wellness.

• Professional development opportunity.

• Flexible spending account.

• 457 deferred compensation plans.

• Retirement pension (TCDRS).

• Transportation assistance (Metro Ride Sponsor Program).

• Disability and life insurance.

• Harris County is a Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).