Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Hinojosa Law, PLLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Hinojosa Law, PLLC is seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant in Houston. The role supports attorneys, handles case management, and drafts/reviews legal documents with attention to detail. Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred to assist diverse clients.

The ideal candidate will excel in fast-paced settings, maintain professional client relations, and manage calendars and deadlines efficiently across the litigation workflow.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to prioritize, pay attention to detail, follow procedures and work effectively with others.
• Customer-service oriented with a professional image due to constant interaction with others.
• Demonstrate leadership ability and exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to handle confidential client information.

Responsibilities

• Daily interactions with clients, attorneys, insurance companies, doctors, medical office staff, etc.
• Request and gather medical and billing records
• Draft and review legal documents
• Manage cases, administrative duties, and calendar all court appointed deadlines
• Conduct research and analyze case law
• Follow up with clients on a consistent basis
• Meet with supervisor monthly to discuss status of all managing cases
• Assist attorney with file preparation prior to depositions, mediation, court hearings, and trial
• Organize and calendar deadlines
• E-Fax and E-File case documents
• Must be able to work M-F from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Attend to other paralegal/legal assistant duties as assigned

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide assistance to lawyers, ensuring they are able to carry out their duties. The ideal candidate is hardworking and detail-oriented. Bilingual in both English and Spanish is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Responsibilities

• Daily interactions with clients, attorneys, insurance companies, doctors, medical office staff, etc.
• Request and gather medical and billing records
• Draft and review legal documents
• Manage cases, administrative duties, and calendar all court appointed deadlines
• Conduct research and analyze case law
• Follow up with clients on a consistent basis
• Meet with supervisor monthly to discuss status of all managing cases
• Assist attorney with file preparation prior to depositions, mediation, court hearings, and trial
• Organize and calendar deadlines
• E-Fax and E-File case documents
• Must be able to work M-F from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM
• Attend to other paralegal/legal assistant duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Legal Assistant or similar role is preferred
• Ability to prioritize, pay attention to detail, follow procedures and work effectively with others
• Due to constant interaction with others, must be customer-service oriented and present a professional image
• Demonstrate leadership ability and exceptional organizational skills
• Ability to handle confidential client information
• Proficient in Google Workspace and Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Proactive results-focused work ethic
• Must be on time to work, dependable, and reliable