Litigation Paralegal

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

FSA

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP in McAllen, Texas is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our defense-focused team. The ideal candidate will support attorneys through all phases of civil litigation, including trial preparation and attendance.

This on-site role requires exceptional organization and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You will work on matters across personal injury, premises liability, construction, and business litigation,

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of civil litigation experience (defense preferred).
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of civil litigation from inception through trial.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and case correspondence.
• Manage case files and maintain litigation calendars.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Review, organize, summarize, and analyze case records.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate logistics and provide support during trial.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Trial preparation

Client communication

Time management

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

The McAllen, Texas office of Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman, LLP (WSHB), a national civil litigation defense firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have a strong civil litigation background (defense preferred) and significant experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, including trial preparation and trial attendance. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. This position is on-site 5 days per week.

As part of our litigation team, the paralegal will work closely with attorneys handling a broad range of matters, including personal injury, premises liability, construction, transportation, business litigation, and insurance defense.

Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys in all phases of civil litigation from inception through trial.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery management including discovery requests and discovery responses, subpoenas, and case correspondence.
• Manage case files and maintain litigation calendars.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Review, organize, summarize, and analyze case records.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, and trial notebooks.
• Coordinate logistics and provide support during trial.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of civil litigation experience (defense preferred) as a paralegal.
• Trial experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of State and Federal Court Procedures, Rules of Evidence, and ability to comply with litigation deadlines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and time-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation case management software.
• Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.

WSHB offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Employee assistance program
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount programs