Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Law Firm

Houston, TX

Legal Staff Paralegal in Houston, TX

Legal Staff

Min 5 yrs required

No

Paralegal

Job Type
Full-time

Description

The law firm is seeking an energetic and reliable paralegal to join its busy personal injury defense team. The ideal candidate will have experience in personal injury and catastrophic losses defense. This position requires heavy discovery work and file management. The candidate must have excellent research and writing skills, as well as the ability to exercise sound judgment, think creatively, and work independently.

Job Responsibilities

- Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records, financial records, tax and employment records, and other relevant documents/information.
- Conduct research and analysis of case issues, including incident facts, and party and witness background information.
- Perform social media and background searches.
- Draft and coordinate written discovery and document production and expert discovery.
- Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
- Track all discovery and pleadings deadlines.
- Correspond with clients and opposing law firms.
- Communicate issues with experts; investigate and analyze expert qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony, and articles.
- Coordinate inspections.
- Correspond and coordinate with investigators.
- Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts.
- Generate status reports, logs, and indices.
- Prepare for trial, including trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; manage trial logistics; attend trial (may require travel).

Education and Experience Information

- 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or substantial equivalent experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense will be considered in lieu of education.
- Above average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
- Strong analytical skills; advanced oral and written communication skills.
- Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.

Salary Information

The law firm offers competitive compensation with a salary range of $75,000 - $85,000 DOE. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, a 401(k) savings plan, and generous paid time off. The position allows for remote work two days per week once an employee has completed their 90-day probationary period.