Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Cruitin, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Life insurance

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Career growth opportunities

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Cruitin, LLC. in Houston, TX, seeks a litigation paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation, including drafting pleadings, managing discovery, coordinating depositions, and trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree, and strong knowledge of court procedures. Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, personal injury experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and manage pleadings and court documents.
• Prepare, serve, and respond to discovery requests.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, and witnesses regarding case progress and deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, medical examinations, and other litigation activities.
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and litigation records.
• Assist with expert designations, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Provide litigation and trial support, including exhibit management and courtroom assistance.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal drafting

Time management

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree

Tools

Legal research platforms

Case management software

Job description

About The Opportunity

Our client, a respected plaintiff-side personal injury law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys through all phases of litigation. This role is ideal for a highly organized legal professional with strong drafting, discovery, case management, and trial preparation experience.

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)

Compensation: $30-$45+/hour DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, file, and manage pleadings and court documents.
• Prepare, serve, and respond to discovery requests.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, and witnesses regarding case progress and deadlines.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, medical examinations, and other litigation activities.
• Organize and maintain case files, evidence, and litigation records.
• Assist with expert designations, subpoenas, and trial preparation.
• Provide litigation and trial support, including exhibit management and courtroom assistance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience; personal injury experience preferred.
• Paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with legal research platforms and case management software.
• Excellent writing, communication, organization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Career growth opportunities
• Free onsite parking