Personal Injury Paralegal
Job Description
A top-tier personal injury law firm in Houston, TX is seeking a skilled Personal Injury Paralegal to support a high-performing litigation team. The firm is nationally recognized for securing record-setting verdicts and settlements and is committed to aggressive client advocacy, integrity, and teamwork.
Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Location: Houston, TX (In-Office)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $70,000 – $90,000 DOE
Benefits: Paid overtime, generous bonuses, exceptional benefits package, free parking
Position Overview:
This role requires a proactive legal professional with 7+ years of litigation support experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering excellent support.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- On a day-to-day basis, Paralegal will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs.
- 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.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 7+ 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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Meet The Recruiter
Susan Stone, CPC
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