Insurance Defense Paralegal - HTX

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Business casual work environment

Hybrid schedule after 60 days (4 days/

1 day remote

Opportunity to join expanding team

Job summary

Lee Hecht Harrison Nederland B.V. Houston-based law firm seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys across state and federal matters in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience with an insurance defense background; candidates should be highly organized and capable of managing discovery, pleadings, and deadlines. Hybrid schedule available after 60 days with 4 days in office, 1 day remote.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Insurance defense experience required.
• Trucking litigation or personal injury defense experience preferred.
• Experience with state and federal court procedures.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Stable work history with demonstrated tenure.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all stages of litigation.
• Draft, prepare, and review legal documents.
• Manage case files and maintain litigation deadlines.
• Coordinate and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and court filings.
• File documents in both state and federal courts.
• Assist with trial preparation and case management.

Skills

Litigation paralegal experience

Insurance defense

Court procedures

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Stable work history

Job description

Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal

Houston, TX

$75,000 - $95,000 DOE

A growing Houston-based law firm is seeking an experiencedLitigation Paralegalto join its expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a firm in major growth mode, with multiple additions planned across the legal staff and attorney teams. The firm is looking to move quickly and hire the right candidate as soon as possible.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary:$75,000 - $95,000 DOE
• Free on-site parking
• Business casual work environment
• Hybrid schedule available after 60 days (4 days in office, 1 day remote)
• Opportunity to join a rapidly growing and expanding litigation team

About the Role

This position will support attorneys in all phases of litigation and handle a variety of general paralegal duties for state and federal court matters. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys through all stages of litigation
• Draft, prepare, and review legal documents
• Manage case files and maintain litigation deadlines
• Coordinate and respond to discovery requests
• Prepare pleadings, correspondence, and court filings
• File documents in both state and federal courts
• Assist with trial preparation and case management

Qualifications

• 4+ years of litigation paralegal experience
• Insurance defense experience required
• Trucking litigation or personal injury defense experience preferred
• Experience with state and federal court procedures
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Stable work history with demonstrated tenure

Work Environment

• Located in Houston, TX
• 100% on-site during the first 60 days
• Transition to a 4:1 hybrid schedule after onboarding
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Firm is actively expanding with multiple new hires across legal support and attorney teams

Pay Details: $75,000.00 to $95,000.00 per year

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.