Paralegal

Nick Rodriguez Law; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

Nick Rodriguez Law is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal (Bilingual – English/Spanish) for an in-office role in Dallas, TX. The candidate will manage cases from intake through settlement or trial, support attorneys, and maintain proactive client communication.

Fluency in English and Spanish is required due to a significant Spanish-speaking client base. The ideal candidate has PI litigation experience, strong organization, and the ability to handle deadlines and multiple cases with

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Spanish with strong written and verbal skills.
• 3+ years as paralegal or senior legal assistant in PI or litigation.
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial and pre-litigation stages.

Responsibilities

• Manage active PI caseload from intake to settlement or trial.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files with deadlines.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests/responses, and correspondence.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and trial preparation.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurers, and opposing counsel.
• Keep clients informed about case status and developments.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Paralegal experience

Strong communication

Education

Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software (Filevine/Clio/MyCase)

Job description

Job Title: Experienced Personal Injury Paralegal(Bilingual – English/Spanish)

Position Type:Full Time

Compensation:Commensurate with experience; performance-based bonus opportunities available

Nick Rodriguez Law, PLLC is a growing personal injury law firm dedicated to fighting for clients and achieving meaningful results. We pride ourselves on professionalism, compassion, and strong advocacy for every client we represent.

As our firm continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal who can take an active role in managing cases, supporting the attorney, and helping deliver an exceptional experience for our clients.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced, highly organized, and detail-oriented Personal Injury Paralegal to join our growing team. This is a hands-on role for someone who understands the personal injury litigation process and can independently manage a variety of case-related responsibilities from intake through settlement or trial.

The ideal candidate has significant experience working in a personal injury law firm, is comfortable communicating directly with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and court personnel, and understands the importance of staying ahead of deadlines and proactively moving cases forward.

Candidates with significant litigation experience in other areas of law will also be considered, particularly those with experience managing cases, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating depositions and hearings, and supporting attorneys through trial. Because a significant portion of our clients are Spanish-speaking, fluency in both English and Spanish is required.

This is an in-office position based in Dallas, Texas.

Key Responsibilities -

Case Management:

• Manage and maintain an active caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or trial.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date electronic and physical case files.
• Monitor and manage important deadlines, including litigation, discovery, court, and case management deadlines.
• Proactively identify outstanding tasks and follow up with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, opposing counsel, and other parties as necessary.
• Assist with client intake, onboarding, and ongoing client communication.

Personal Injury and Pre-Litigation Support:

• Request, review, organize, and summarize medical records and medical bills.
• Request and obtain police reports, photographs, insurance information, and other supporting documentation.
• Communicate with medical providers and insurance companies regarding case-related information.
• Prepare demand packages and supporting documentation.
• Track treatment, damages, liens, and other information relevant to the client’s claim.
• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding the status of their cases.

Litigation Support:

• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests and responses, correspondence, motions, notices, and other case-related documents.
• Prepare and assist with Stowers demands and other time-sensitive settlement demands.
• Coordinate and assist with depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case events.
• Assist with discovery management, including gathering, organizing, and preparing documents and responses.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and other parties as directed.
• Support the attorney with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witnesses, documents, timelines, and trial materials.

Client and Team Communication:

• Communicate professionally and effectively with clients in both English and Spanish.
• Serve as a knowledgeable and compassionate point of contact for clients throughout the life of their cases.
• Keep the attorney informed of significant case developments, deadlines, settlement opportunities, and issues requiring legal attention.
• Work collaboratively with the attorney and other team members while taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications -

Required:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish, including strong written and verbal communication skills.
• At least 3 years of experience as a paralegal or senior legal assistant, with substantial experience in personal injury law or another litigation-focused area of practice.
• Candidates without personal injury experience will be considered if they have meaningful experience supporting attorneys in litigation, including managing cases, drafting pleadings and discovery, coordinating depositions and hearings, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing personal injury cases and supporting attorneys through both pre-litigation and litigation.
• Experience drafting legal documents, including pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other litigation-related materials.
• Experience preparing or assisting with Stowers demands and other settlement demands.
• Strong understanding of the Texas personal injury litigation process and applicable court procedures.
• Experience requesting, reviewing, organizing, and summarizing medical records and bills.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Experience using legal case management software.
• Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, and proactively manage responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in-office at the firm’s Dallas location (Uptown/Oak Lawn).

Preferred:

• 5+ years of personal injury paralegal experience.
• Experience handling catastrophic injury, commercial vehicle, wrongful death, or complex personal injury cases.
• Familiarity with case management software such as Filevine, Clio, MyCase, or similar platforms.
• Experience assisting with trial preparation and trial support.
• Paralegal certificate or bachelor’s degree.
• Compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Performance-based bonus opportunities available.
• In-office position based in Dallas, Texas.
• Opportunity to take on increasing responsibility and play a meaningful role in the growth of a dynamic personal injury practice.