Paralegal

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning personal injury firm is seeking a dedicated Paralegal to support a team of Attorneys in a dynamic environment. This role involves managing multiple cases in state and federal courts, assisting with the discovery process, and preparing essential legal documents. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of personal injury litigation and the ability to take cases from file to trial. Join a successful practice where your contributions will help achieve firm and client goals, and be part of a team that values collaboration and efficiency in delivering exceptional legal support.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of personal injury litigation and court practices.
• Ability to manage cases from file to trial effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of the litigation process.
• Prepare legal documents and organize case materials.

Skills

Personal Injury Litigation Knowledge

Legal Document Preparation

Trial Preparation

Client Communication

Discovery Process Familiarity

Education

Paralegal Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Legal Studies

Job description

Job ID#: 27349

Our client, an award-winning personal injury firm, is in need of a Paralegal to join the successful practice.
You will work primarily under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to most effectively and efficiently meet Firm/client needs. This position will handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states. Position will assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including providing support for attorneys in the discovery process, motion practice, as well as hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.

Essential Job Functions:

• Thorough knowledge of a plaintiff personal injury litigation practice including an understanding and knowledge of court practices, requirements, and deadlines in both state and federal courts.
• Ability to take a new case from file to trial.
• Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memorandum, waivers, memos, case briefs, request medical records, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence.
• Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigation, mediation settlements, and familiarity with all discovery phases, including answers and responses to interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
• Prepare LOPs, communicate with medical providers and lienholders.
• Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.