Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Cruitin; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 128,943,000; 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 is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal for a Houston-based, on-site role supporting attorneys through all phases of personal injury litigation.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience, a paralegal certificate or Bachelor's degree, and strong drafting, discovery, and trial preparation skills. You will manage pleadings, discovery, and case files, coordinating depositions and hearings to ensure timely progress.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience; personal injury 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.

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

Paralegal

Legal research

Case management

Drafting

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Westlaw

Case management software

Job description

Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Location: Houston, TX (Onsite)
Compensation: $30-$45+/hour DOE

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.

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

Cruitin is partnering with our client to identify a detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced personal injury environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional client service.