Paralegal
Job Description
Our client is seeking an experienced Paralegal with 3+ years of Personal Injury experience to join their growing legal team. This role will support attorneys handling mass tort and class action litigation while assisting with all phases of case management. We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at managing multiple priorities, and has exceptional document formatting and organizational skills.
Position: Paralegal – Personal Injury / Mass Torts & Class Actions
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | 100% In Office
Compensation: Up to $80,000 annually (DOE)
Benefits: Excellent benefits package
Key Responsibilities
- Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, and case schedules to ensure timely completion of all case-related tasks.
- Coordinate client communications and conduct routine follow-up regarding case status, medical treatment, and required documentation.
- Draft, organize, and respond to basic discovery requests, including interrogatories, requests for production, and document collection.
- Review, organize, summarize, and analyze medical records and related case documentation.
- Prepare, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and exhibits with exceptional attention to detail.
- Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring all records are organized, accurate, and up to date.
- Coordinate with attorneys, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel regarding case matters.
- Assist with mass tort and class action case management, including document organization, client tracking, and case administration.
- Monitor case progression and proactively identify upcoming deadlines and outstanding tasks.
- Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys as needed.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 3 years of Personal Injury Paralegal experience required.
- Experience supporting mass tort and/or class action litigation preferred.
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, and case management.
- Experience reviewing and organizing medical records.
- Exceptional document formatting, proofreading, and Microsoft Word skills.
- Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while managing multiple active cases.
- Highly detail-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
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Meet The Recruiter
Susan Stone, CPC
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