Non-Commercial Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Pusch & Nguyen Law Firm

Houston (TX)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 85,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Firm holidays

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Pusch & Wynne Injury Lawyers in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our Non-Commercial Litigation Team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plaintiff-side PI litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

This role works closely with our litigation attorneys and legal assistants to move cases through filing, discovery, mediation, and trial.

Qualifications

Experience as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (or similar)
Strong knowledge of plaintiff-side PI litigation procedures
Experience preparing pleadings, motions, and written discovery
Experience with Texas court e-filing and deadlines

Responsibilities

Manage an active caseload of Personal Injury matters.
Assist attorneys from filing through discovery, mediation, settlement, and trial.
Maintain electronic case files using Filevine.
Coordinate hearings, depositions, and other proceedings.
Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Draft petitions, motions, subpoenas, and other documents.
Track deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules

Skills

Personal Injury litigation

Paralegal experience

Case management

Pleadings & discovery

Texas e-filing

Microsoft Office

Spanish bilingual

Education

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Filevine

Job description

Description

Position Summary

Pusch & Wynne Injury Lawyers is seeking an experienced and highly organized Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our Non-Commercial Litigation Team.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in plaintiff-side Personal Injury litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

This position works closely with our litigation attorneys and legal assistants to ensure cases progress efficiently through the litigation process, from filing suit through settlement or trial.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Case Management

Manage and maintain an active caseload of Personal Injury litigation matters.
Assist attorneys with cases from filing suit through discovery, mediation, settlement, and trial.
Monitor case progress and ensure deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files using Filevine.
Communicate regularly with attorneys, clients, opposing counsel, and other involved parties.

Pleadings and Discovery

Draft and prepare petitions, motions, notices, subpoenas, proposed orders, and other litigation documents.
Prepare and respond to written discovery, including Requests for Production, Requests for Admissions, and Interrogatories.
Assist attorneys with reviewing and organizing discovery responses and document production.
Coordinate the collection and organization of medical records, billing records, and other relevant evidence.
Conduct legal and factual research as directed by attorneys.

Court Filings and Deadline Management

Prepare and electronically file documents with Texas state and federal courts.
Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines, scheduling orders, and discovery deadlines.
Coordinate hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
Ensure compliance with applicable court rules and filing requirements.

Trial Preparation and Litigation Support

Assist attorneys with preparing cases for mediation, hearings, and trial.
Organize exhibits, witness lists, medical chronologies, and trial materials.
Coordinate with expert witnesses, court reporters, and litigation vendors.
Prepare trial notebooks, document productions, and other supporting materials.
Provide litigation support throughout the trial preparation process and during trial when required.

Client Communication and Case Coordination

Maintain professional communication with clients regarding litigation progress and outstanding information.
Assist clients with discovery responses and preparation for depositions.
Coordinate with medical providers to obtain necessary records and documentation.
Work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and other departments to keep cases progressing efficiently.

Required Qualifications

Previous experience as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal or in a comparable litigation support position.
Strong knowledge of plaintiff-side Personal Injury litigation procedures.
Hands-on experience preparing pleadings, motions, and written discovery.
Experience with Texas court e-filing procedures and litigation deadlines.
Ability to manage multiple cases, competing priorities, and time-sensitive assignments.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent attention to detail, organization, and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys and other team members.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic case management systems.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Filevine.
Experience supporting attorneys through mediations and trials.
Familiarity with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
Paralegal certificate or related degree.
Bilingual English and Spanish.
Texas Notary Public certification.

Compensation and Benefits

Pusch & Wynne Injury Lawyers offers competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications, along with eligibility for our Case Incentive Program.

Eligible employees may also receive: