In-House Paralegal – Civil Litigation Support

Fred Loya Insurance Agency; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plans

Job summary

Fred Loya Insurance Agency seeks a motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our in-house counsel team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on providing high-quality administrative and legal support to ensure policyholder protections and company interests.

You will organize case files, manage the legal calendar, draft documents, coordinate with clients and court personnel, and help prepare for trials and filings. A strong background in civil litigation and State E-filing is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Paralegal/Legal Assistant.
• Proficient with the State E-filing system.
• Knowledge of civil litigation process and rules.
• Computer literacy essential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organize and maintain case files, request necessary documents, and keep cases well-organized.
• Manage and review the legal calendar, meet deadlines, document actions, and input information into the file database.
• Draft legal documents and standard letters and assist with drafting pleadings, drafting responses to discovery, drafting motions and orders to file with the court, scheduling depositions, mediations, hearings, and electronic filings.
• Interface with clients, claims adjusters, court clerks, and court reporters.
• Review, document, and distribute mail and e-mails as necessary.
• Required knowledge of the litigation process including opening new files, answering discovery, filing motions and pleadings, maintaining and scheduling appointments, and assisting in trial preparation.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Independent work

Professionalism

Background check readiness

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

State E-filing system

Civil litigation knowledge

Job description

Fred Loya Insurance Agency seeks a motivated Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our in-house counsel team in Houston, TX. The role focuses on providing high-quality administrative and legal support to ensure policyholder protections and company interests.

You will organize case files, manage the legal calendar, draft documents, coordinate with clients and court personnel, and help prepare for trials and filings. A strong background in civil litigation and State E-filing is required.