Litigation Legal Assistant

Orion Placement; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a dedicated attorney or senior paralegal to manage personal injury litigation files from filing through resolution in a Houston in-office role. You will work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and actively participate in trial preparation across depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.

The role requires hands-on Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, strong familiarity with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure, and meticulous docketing, e-filing, and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience.
• Demonstrated trial preparation experience or direct trial exposure.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules.
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management systems.
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury litigation files from lawsuit filing through resolution with exceptional organization and accuracy.
• Support attorneys through active trial preparation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Draft, format, and proofread Texas state and federal pleadings, motions, and discovery under attorney supervision.
• Coordinate Texas e-filing, docketing, deadlines, court dates, and discovery cutoffs.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and digital trial presentations.
• Act as a professional and compassionate liaison with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel.
• Order, track, and organize medical, billing, and insurance records, including compliance with Texas CPRC 18.001.

Skills

Texas plaintiff PI litigation

Trial preparation experience

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal case management systems

Bilingual Spanish (plus)

Knowledge of Texas Civil Procedure

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal case management systems

Job description

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 yearly

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Be a true litigation partner on serious, high-stakes plaintiff-side cases, not a volume desk
• Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and see cases through active trial preparation
• Join a stable, respected litigation team that values long-term careers and professionalism
• Gain hands-on exposure to complex personal injury matters with real impact on clients' lives
• Earn performance-based bonuses tied to contribution, reliability, and results

Location

Houston, TX — this is a full-time, 100% in-office role for professionals who thrive in a collaborative litigation environment.

Note

This role requires hands-on Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience and direct involvement with trial preparation. Candidates without this background will not be considered.Bankruptcy, tax, real estate or immigration law is not a good fit for us

About Us

We are a highly respected plaintiff-side litigation practice known for tackling complex, high-value cases and delivering results for injured clients. Our team is intentionally built with experienced, detail-driven professionals who take pride in their work and commit long-term. We value accountability, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury litigation files from lawsuit filing through resolution with exceptional organization and accuracy
• Support attorneys through active trial preparation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Draft, format, and proofread Texas state and federal pleadings, motions, and discovery under attorney supervision
• Coordinate Texas e-filing, docketing, deadlines, court dates, and discovery cutoffs
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and digital trial presentations
• Act as a professional and compassionate liaison with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Order, track, and organize medical, billing, and insurance records, including compliance with Texas CPRC 18.001

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Demonstrated trial preparation experience or direct trial exposure
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management systems
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced trial attorneys, and valued for your consistency and professionalism. This is a place where legal assistants build careers, not just jobs, and where your work directly contributes to outcomes that matter.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance