InOffice Senior Litigation Paralegal

Van Wey & Metzler; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Wey & Metzler seeks a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support its legal team in pursuing justice for injured patients from case initiation through resolution. The role requires deep knowledge of Texas civil litigation, drafting legal documents, deadline tracking, and liaison with expert witnesses.

Bilingual Spanish is preferred but not required. The candidate will draft pleadings, manage calendars, coordinate with experts, and handle client communications while ensuring accurate e-service and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of plaintiff-side medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation experience.
• Strong command of Texas civil procedure and local court rules.
• Proficiency with case management tools such as Filevine, Lead Docket or Office 365.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, notices and correspondence.
• Analyze and calendar deadlines and court settings.
• Liaise with expert witnesses for case review, scheduling and material submissions.
• Request and maintain subrogation and lien information.
• Conduct background and legal research.
• Communicate with clients, gather information and provide updates.
• Process and review e-service and e-filings.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, hearings, meetings, and calls.

Skills

Litigation experience

Texas civil procedure

Client communication

Deadline management

Independent worker

Tools

Filevine

Lead Docket

Office 365

Job description

Busy and fast-paced medical malpractice and birth injury law firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support the legal team in pursuing justice for injured patients and their families from case initiation through resolution. The ideal candidate possesses a strong working knowledge of and experience with Texas civil litigation, including drafting legal documents, monitoring case deadlines, and working with clients and expert witnesses. Bilingual (Spanish-speaking) is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, notices, and correspondence.
• Analyze and calendar deadlines and settings.
• Liaise with expert witnesses to facilitate case review, scheduling, and submission of materials.
• Request and maintain subrogation and lien information.
• Conduct background and legal research.
• Communicate with clients, including gathering information, providing/requesting updates, and responding to ad hoc inquiries.
• Document management, including processing/review of e-service and e-filings.
• Assist with scheduling of depositions, hearings, meetings, calls, etc.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in plaintiff-side medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation.
• Strong command of Texas civil procedure and local court rules.
• Proficiency with Filevine, Lead Docket, Office 365, or similar case management/document management tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines.

Compensation

$65,000 - $85,000 DOE