Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Whitaker Bell; Houston (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Whitaker Bell, a Houston-based litigation firm specializing in medical malpractice/health care defense, is seeking a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join its growing Houston office. The role supports the litigation team from case assignment through trial and resolution.

The ideal candidate is proactive, organized, and dependable, comfortable managing a busy docket and collaborating with attorneys, clients, experts, and other team members.

Formación

• Proficient in legal research to support case strategy.
• Ability to draft routine pleadings, notices, and discovery documents.
• Experience or ability to manage a busy litigation docket and coordinate with teams.

Responsabilidades

• Assist attorneys: Case management from initial assignment through trial and resolution.
• Legal Research: Search statutes, regulations, and past court decisions to support a case.
• Document Drafting: Prepare routine pleadings, discovery documents, notices, correspondence, subpoenas, authorizations, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Fact Investigation: Gather evidence, review reports, and track down public records.
• Client and Witness Communication: Interview clients, schedule depositions, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Case and Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, manage trial notebooks, and take notes during hearings.
• Court Filings: Submit legal documents and briefs to courts, government agencies, or opposing counsel.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Document drafting

Case management

Communications

Descripción del empleo

Practice Area: Medical Malpractice / Healthcare Litigation Defense

Position: Full-Time

Whitaker Bell is an established Houston-based litigation firm with a strong presence in health care litigation looking for a Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join its growing Houston office.

Whitaker Bell is seeking an experienced, organized, and dependable Paralegal / Legal Assistant to join our litigation team. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, comfortable managing a busy litigation docket, and able to work effectively with attorneys, clients, experts, and other members of the legal team.

This position is well suited for someone who takes ownership of their work, anticipates deadlines and attorney needs, and enjoys being an integral part of a litigation team. Prior experience is a bonus, but not necessary to apply for the position. Whitaker Bell offers competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, a collaborative working environment, and opportunities for advancement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist attorneys: Case management from initial assignment through trial and resolution.
• Legal Research: Search statutes, regulations, and past court decisions to support a case.
• Document Drafting: Prepare routine pleadings, discovery documents, notices, correspondence, subpoenas, authorizations, and other legal documents for attorney review.
• Fact Investigation: Gather evidence, review reports, and track down public records.
• Client and Witness Communication: Interview clients, schedule depositions, and prepare witnesses for testimony.
• Case and Trial Preparation: Organize exhibits, manage trial notebooks, and take notes during hearings.
• Court Filings: Submit legal documents and briefs to courts, government agencies, or opposing counsel.

We offer competitive compensation commensurate with experience and qualifications, along with a professional and collegial work environment.