Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
- $85,000 - $95,000
- Houston, TX
Join a top Personal Injury firm in Houston!
A bit about us:
We are working with a well known, successful plaintiff personal injury law firm in Houston that is seeking a Litigation Paralegal as well as a Spanish-speaking Bilingual Paralegal to join the team!
Job Location: ONSITE (Memorial Park/Rice Military area)
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8a-5p, 8:30a-5:30p, or 9a-6p) - some OT required when deadlines are due
Job Location: ONSITE (Memorial Park/Rice Military area)
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8a-5p, 8:30a-5:30p, or 9a-6p) - some OT required when deadlines are due
Why join us?
- Discretionary Bonuses based on firm profitability, tenure, and performance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance - firm covers 100% of employee-only medical premium
- 401(k) Retirement Plan; Employee contributions from day one
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- HSA/FSA
- 11 days paid holiday with additional Paid
- Time Off (PTO)
- Short-Term Disability (100% employer-paid)
- Voluntary Long-Term Disability
- Basic Life & AD&D ($50K provided by firm)
- Accident & Critical Illness coverage
- LifeMart Discounts
- Discounted gym memberships
- Employee & Client Referral Bonuses
Job Details
- Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
- Assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, as well as hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
- Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence.
- Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
- Prepare LOPs, communicate with medical providers and lienholders.
- Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
- Provide assistance to other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
- Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
- Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements:
- Thorough knowledge of a plaintiff personal injury litigation practice includes an understanding and knowledge of court practices, requirements and deadlines in both state and federal courts.
- Proven ability to manage complex cases independently and effectively from file to trial.
- A proactive work ethic, the ability to anticipate needs, strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, a flexible schedule and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, challenging legal environment.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills along with the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
- Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to include actual courtroom trial experience. (Required)
- Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program. (Preferred)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
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