Litigation Paralegal

3-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Salary Range

$50,000 - $70,000/year


Litigation Paralegal at Award-Winning Law Firm in Houston, Texas (Hybrid) - $50,000 - $70,000/year

Position Responsibilities:


- Assisting attorneys with discovery, motions, and trial preparation
- Obtaining and organizing medical records and calculating damages
- Working as part of a team with all levels of experience
- Communicating with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation


Position Requirements:


- Paralegal certification
- 3-5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal
- Solid understanding of civil litigation in Texas (state and federal rules)
- High proficiency in MS Suite and Adobe Acrobat
- Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Professional appearance and demeanor


Why Choose This Firm:


- Collaborative team structure with experienced legal professionals
- Respectful and inclusive workplace culture
- Hybrid work options for flexibility
- Accessible leadership and opportunities for growth and education
- Competitive billable hour bonus program


Benefits:


- Guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
- Various healthcare plans, some at no cost to employees
- 401K matching and paid parental leave
- Internal education and leadership development programs
- Diversity and inclusion initiatives
- Charitable giving program
- Social and off-site events to foster relationships with colleagues


About the Firm:


- One of the country's fastest-growing civil defense firms
- Progressive, dynamic, and diverse with a focus on exceptional results for clients
- Innovative approach to law firm management that invests in employees' growth and development


Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:


Tyson & Mendes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.


Privacy Policy:


The Firm collects certain information about applicants and employees in accordance with California's privacy laws. This information may include identifiers, personal information, characteristics of protected classifications, commercial information, internet and network activity, geolocation data, biometric information, audio, electronic, visual, and similar information, professional or employment-related information, and non-public education information. This information is used for various business purposes, including hiring, retention, employment, emergency services, research, analytics, legal compliance, and internal functions. The Firm does not sell this information. For inquiries or requests for information, deletion, or correction, please contact the HR Director.


Apply for this Position:


Please submit your application through our website and provide contact information, a cover letter, resume, date available, desired pay, LinkedIn profile URL, and references.

position responsibilities:


ability to assist attorneys with propounding and responding to discovery (interrogatories, requests for admissions, and request for production, subpoenas, and preparing deposition binders) and motions (preparation of any supporting documents and exhibits, and preparing hearing binders)
ability to manage trial preparation including: coordination of witnesses and travel, trial exhibits, charts, trial notebook, subpoenas, and page lines
independently obtain, review and organize medical records/medical billings, calculate damages including medical expenses, lost wages and property damage
work as part of a team with all levels of experience
routine communications with clients, experts, and attorneys about case status and preparation


position requirements:


paralegal certification
minimum of 3-5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
solid understanding of civil litigation (texas state and federal deadlines and rules)
high proficiency in ms suite, specifically word, powerpoint and outlook and adobe acrobat
ability to think and act independently and with minimal supervision
articulate, organized and a team player with excellent listening, verbal and written communication skills
highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
professional appearance and demeanor


benefits:


guaranteed bonus structure for attorneys and paralegals
a variety of healthcare plans (some at no cost to the employee)
401k matching
paid parental leave
internal education and leadership development programs
internal diversity and inclusion programs, such as the women’s initiative and young professionals initiative
firm-wide charitable giving program
numerous social and off-site events each year to enrich your relationships with your colleagues


why tyson & mendes?


we are one of the country’s fastest growing civil defense firms. #li-hybrid
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