Litigation Paralegal

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston, TX seeks an experienced paralegal to support litigation teams. You will work under Attorneys and Paralegals, handling cases in state and federal court, and assisting with discovery, motions, hearings, and trials.

The role requires 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, a Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal certification, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Travel and a valid driver’s license may be required.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including actual courtroom trial exposure.
• Proficiency in organizing and managing complex case files and deadlines.
• Strong ability to draft and edit legal documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of Attorneys/Paralegals to meet Firm/client needs.
• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court and other states as needed.
• Assist in discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations for litigation.
• Prepare legal documents, petitions, answers, discovery, motions, and memos.

Skills

Litigation experience

Case management

Legal documentation

Education

Bachelor

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Work Schedule: Flexible, overtime required

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description:

• In this role you will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs.
• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
• Assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, as well as hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
• Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence.
• Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
• Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
• Provide assistance to other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to include actual courtroom trial experience.
• Personal injury experience required.
• Bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.