Litigation Paralegal (Hiring Immediately)

Join a top Personal Injury firm in Houston!

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Salary : $85,000 - $95,000 per year

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

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)

Bachelors degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program. (Preferred)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Valid drivers license and ability to travel as needed.

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