Litigation Paralegal

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Trial Paralegal to support high-stakes litigation from filing through trial, working directly with trial attorneys, and helping prepare pleadings, discovery, and exhibits.

This onsite role offers attorney mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to manage multiple cases and contribute to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff litigation or trial paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and state court filing procedures.
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation case management software.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of plaintiff personal injury and complex litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, medical authorizations, and trial-related documents.
• Coordinate and organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and case files.
• Assist with written discovery, document production, and deposition preparation.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert meetings while maintaining litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts throughout the life of each case.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence for mediation and trial.
• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trials, including in-court assistance as needed.
• Maintain case management systems and ensure all files remain organized and trial-ready.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Litigation case management software

Job description

Job ID#: 40557

Plaintiff Trial Paralegal

Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Full-Time | 100% Onsite

Join a Boutique Trial Firm Where Your Work Matters

We are seeking an experienced Plaintiff Trial Paralegal to join our growing boutique litigation firm in Houston. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive, organized professional who enjoys being heavily involved in high-stakes litigation and trial preparation. You will work directly with trial attorneys, manage cases from inception through trial, and play a critical role in securing successful outcomes for clients.

Because of our collaborative, team-oriented environment, this is a fully onsite position that offers direct attorney mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of plaintiff personal injury and complex litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, medical authorizations, and trial-related documents.
• Coordinate and organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and case files.
• Assist with written discovery, document production, and deposition preparation.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert meetings while maintaining litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts throughout the life of each case.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence for mediation and trial.
• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trials, including in-court assistance as needed.
• Maintain case management systems and ensure all files remain organized and trial-ready.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff litigation or trial paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and state court filing procedures.
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation case management software.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being an integral part of the litigation team, takes ownership of their cases, and thrives in a fast-paced trial environment. You are detail-oriented, resourceful, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities while delivering exceptional support to attorneys and outstanding service to clients.

If you're looking for a boutique firm where your contributions are valued and you can play a meaningful role in helping clients through every stage of litigation, we'd love to hear from you.

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