Civil Litigation Paralegal

The Lane Law Firm; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Health insurance

Retirement matching

Job summary

The Lane Law Firm in Houston is seeking an experienced civil litigation paralegal to join its Property Insurance Claims team. This role focuses on denied or undervalued property insurance claims across Texas, not personal injury or car wrecks.

Mandatory civil litigation paralegal experience is required; property insurance litigation is a plus. We emphasize teamwork, support from attorneys, and a family-friendly environment. Office location is Southwest Houston with a move planned in 2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years' experience as civil litigation paralegal.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with civil litigation processes, deadlines, and documents.
• Familiarity with a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Maximize clients' payout.
• Reduce time to resolution.
• Contribute to a positive and fun work environment.
• Manage high volume civil litigation practice area.
• Draft: letters of representation, requests for policy documents, requests for claim materials, demand letters, initial petitions and motions.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients through phone and e-mail.
• Maintain client record management system.
• Maintain billing system.
• File documents using online systems in State and Federal Courts.

Skills

Civil litigation

Communication skills

Multitasking

Deadline-driven

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Case management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our growing plaintiff's litigation firm is adding an experienced civil litigation paralegal position. This position will work in our Property Insurance Claims group where we fight previously denied or undervalued property insurance claims all across the state of Texas.

We help property owners with denied or undervalued insurance claims (wind, freeze, flood, fire, etc.) This is NOT personal injury or car wrecks.

Civil litigation experience is required, and property insurance litigation is an advantage.

We work in a teamwork-style and family-friendly environment. You will work with and be supported by our client relationship team, other paralegals, and attorneys.

OBJECTICES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Objectives:

• Maximize clients' payout.
• Reduce time to resolution.
• Contribute to a positive and fun work environment.

Areas of Responsibility:

• Manage high volume civil litigation practice area.
• Draft: letters of representation, requests for policy documents, requests for claim materials, demand letters, initial petitions and motions.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and clients through phone and e-mail.
• Maintain client record management system.
• Maintain billing system.
• File documents using online systems in State and Federal Courts.

REQUIREMENTS

Mandatory:

• Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience
• 2+ years' experience as civil litigation paralegal
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Familiarity with civil litigation processes, deadlines, and documents
• Familiarity with a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Beneficial

• Paralegal Certificate

Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to prioritize and multitask
• Deadline and detail-oriented
• Willing & able to support multiple managers

CULTURE & WORK ENVIRONMENT

We help homeowners in their darkest hour. We must be empathetic, responsive and ready to fight for our clients. We are a small business. We must have respect for our teammates and the jobs they do. We are people. We must have passions for things outside the office.

Teamwork

We value teamwork and clear communication. Cases are assigned an attorney, paralegal, a case manager, & legal assistant. These non-attorney team members are instrumental in the overall support and success of cases. They are responsible for client intake, billing/collections, document coordination, the drafting of pleadings, discovery, and motions, day-to-day client relations, e-filing, and other tasks.

We value a personal drive for self-improvement while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. We provide an attorney evaluation, feedback, and advancement track, as well as a family-friendly and professional environment. We have fun and celebrate often. Business casual attire. Office hours are M-F 8:30-5:30.

Compensation

Compensation is salary plus outcome-based bonuses, not just the number of hours you personally bill. We pay for all licensing, continuing education, and encourage professional growth in a variety of ways. You will be given a running start via assignment of cases from our substantial client base.

We offer a generous benefits package that includes PTO, subsidized Blue Cross/Blue Shield insurance plans and a pre-tax retirement savings program (managed by Merrill Lynch) with matching.

Work Location:

Our office is located in Southwest Houston and will be moving to Westchase (between Richmond and Westheimer inside the Beltway) in April 2027.