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Offshore Energy & Marine Paralegal

Scion Legal Staffing, Houston, TX, United States


Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for an

Offshore Energy & Marine Litigation Paralegal

for a leading, full-service law firm client. This is an

onsite position located in Houston, Texas.

Position Overview
This role offers the opportunity to support a dynamic litigation team handling complex offshore energy, marine, and admiralty matters. The Paralegal will assist attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial and resolution. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑stakes legal environment and enjoys working on sophisticated, industry‑specific disputes.

Perks

Competitive compensation starting at $90,000+ DOE

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage

Opportunity to work with a highly regarded firm serving Fortune 500 and national clients

Exposure to complex, high‑impact offshore energy and maritime litigation matters

Collaborative, growth‑oriented team environment with strong professional development support

Responsibilities

Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including discovery, trial preparation, and case resolution

Prepare and file court documents, including pleadings, motions, and exhibits

Draft and respond to discovery requests such as interrogatories and requests for production

Coordinate depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial logistics

Review and summarize depositions, technical records, and case‑related materials

Manage case files, litigation calendars, and electronic discovery processes

Qualifications

Experience supporting litigation matters, preferably within offshore energy, maritime, admiralty, or complex commercial litigation

Strong knowledge of the litigation lifecycle, including discovery and trial support

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary starting at $90,000+ DOE, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage, retirement options, and additional firm‑sponsored benefits.

Scion Staffing, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.

For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair‑chance, arrest‑, or conviction‑based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, inclusive, and non‑biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.

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