Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

3-3 yrs required

No

Job Title:
Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Job Responsibilities:
The Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant at the law firm specializes in handling personal injury cases, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and fall incidents, workplace injuries, and wrongful death claims. The specific duties for this role are comprehensive and include:

- Drafting legal documents such as petitions, discovery requests and responses, as well as motions and responses.
- Managing and monitoring litigation deadlines to ensure timely compliance.
- Reviewing and analyzing medical and billing records to aid case preparation.
- Drafting demand letters for attorney review.
- Preparing litigation status reports to keep all parties informed.
- Communicating with clients, opposing counsel, adjusters, courts, medical providers, experts, witnesses, and third parties as directed by the attorney.
- Reviewing and analyzing sensitive client data and documents to determine applicable privileges, ensuring the production of non-privileged materials during discovery.
- Coordinating depositions to gather necessary testimonies.
- Supporting the reduction of medical bills, liens, and subrogation claims under attorney supervision.
- Conducting open record requests to gather pertinent information.
- Performing legal research using tools such as Westlaw, Texas SOS, and other electronic resources.
- Providing back-up phone support to maintain effective communication channels.
- Assisting in trial preparation and attending trials as necessary.
- Drafting, editing, and reviewing releases and settlement disbursement documents.
- Handling state and federal e-filing as directed by the attorney.
- Assisting with the screening and signing up of new clients.

Education and Experience:
- A college degree is preferred for candidates applying for this position.
- A minimum of 2-3 years of experience is required, particularly in plaintiff personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents.
- Familiarity with the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, legal vocabulary, and the litigation process is essential.
- Candidates must exhibit professionalism, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently.
- Strong organizational skills are necessary, with an emphasis on maintaining attention to detail, multitasking, and working effectively under pressure.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.
- Applicants must provide three professional references.

Salary Information:
- The salary for the Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant position is dependent upon experience and will be discussed during the hiring process.
- The pay range is between and per hour, with a median of per hour as per employer estimates.

Additional Information:
- This is a full-time position with a standard 8-hour shift schedule.
- The work location is in person.