Paralegal – Houston

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading litigation firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in Houston, Texas. The role involves reviewing documents, researching case issues, and preparing for trial. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in catastrophic personal injury or wrongful death defense, along with a relevant degree or certification. This position offers a hybrid working schedule.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical, oral, and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze documents.
• Research case issues and background information.
• Draft and coordinate document production.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate

Job description

Overview

Job ID#: 31017. Our client, a leading litigation firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal. Hybrid schedule.

Responsibilities

• Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records, financial records, tax and employment records, and other relevant documents/information.
• Research and analysis of case issues, including incident facts, and party and witness background information.
• Perform social media and background searches.
• Draft/coordinate written discovery and document production and expert discovery.
• Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases.
• Track all discovery and pleadings deadlines.
• Correspond with clients and opposing law firms.
• Communicate issues with experts; investigate qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony, and articles.
• Coordinate inspections.
• Correspond/coordinate with investigators.
• Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts.
• Generate status reports, logs, and indices.
• Trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; trial logistics; trial attendance (may require travel).

Requirements

• 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or substantial equivalent experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense will be considered in lieu of education.
• Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Strong analytical skills; advanced oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment.