Personal Injury Defense Litigation Paralegal

Orion Placement; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking a paralegal with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to support personal injury defense and complex civil matters. The role emphasizes discovery, medical record review, document management, and trial preparation in a collaborative environment.

You will work with experienced litigators on case preparation, depositions, and billable time entries, with a hybrid schedule and onsite-first onboarding. Occasional travel to Houston may be required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience with discovery, medical record review, document management.
• Familiarity with billable-hour tracking and contemporaneous timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury defense and civil litigation.
• Review and analyze medical records, employment records, financial documents, and extensive discovery materials.
• Prepare medical chronologies, case summaries, and detailed document analyses.
• Organize and manage large document productions and electronic litigation files.
• Assist with drafting discovery requests, responses, and litigation correspondence.
• Identify missing documentation, inconsistencies, and important evidence.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and expert witness materials.
• Research expert qualifications and organize prior testimony and supporting records.
• Coordinate depositions, discovery deadlines, and trial preparation activities.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous billable time entries.
• Manage competing deadlines while supporting multiple active litigation matters.

Skills

Civil litigation paralegal

Discovery management

Medical record review

Document management

Education

Bachelor's degree or ABA-approved paralegal cert

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on challenging, high-impact personal injury and complex defense litigation cases.
• Enjoy a hybrid schedule with two remote days per week after onboarding.
• Partner with experienced litigation attorneys on meaningful case preparation and trial work.
• Take ownership of discovery, medical record analysis, and case organization.
• Develop your litigation expertise in a collaborative, professional environment.
• Be part of a team that values attention to detail, initiative, and independent thinking.

Location: Dallas or Houston, TX — Hybrid! Your first 90 days will be onsite, allowing you to connect with your team and become familiar with our processes. Afterward, you'll enjoy three days in the office and two days working remotely. Houston candidates should also be comfortable with occasional litigation-related travel, including short-notice travel.

Note: We're looking for paralegals with 2+ years of civil litigation experience, strong discovery and document review skills, and familiarity with law firm billing practices. Personal injury defense, catastrophic injury defense, or insurance defense experience is preferred. Candidates with plaintiff-side personal injury or other relevant civil litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Confidential Employer.

We're a litigation-focused law firm handling complex personal injury, catastrophic loss, and civil defense matters. Our team combines extensive litigation knowledge with a collaborative approach, providing our legal professionals with meaningful responsibilities and opportunities to grow.

We recognize the important role paralegals play in building strong cases and achieving successful outcomes.

Job Description

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury defense and civil litigation.
• Review and analyze medical records, employment records, financial documents, and extensive discovery materials.
• Prepare medical chronologies, case summaries, and detailed document analyses.
• Organize and manage large document productions and electronic litigation files.
• Assist with drafting discovery requests, responses, and litigation correspondence.
• Identify missing documentation, inconsistencies, and important evidence.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibits, witness files, and expert witness materials.
• Research expert qualifications and organize prior testimony and supporting records.
• Coordinate depositions, discovery deadlines, and trial preparation activities.
• Maintain accurate and contemporaneous billable time entries.
• Manage competing deadlines while supporting multiple active litigation matters.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation paralegal experience; 3+ years preferred.
• Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Experience with discovery, medical record review, document management, or trial preparation.
• Personal injury defense, catastrophic injury, or insurance defense experience preferred.
• Familiarity with billable-hour tracking and contemporaneous timekeeping.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize deadlines, and manage detailed case documentation.
• Willingness to travel as needed for the Houston opening.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe talented paralegals deserve challenging work, meaningful responsibility, and a team that appreciates their contributions. You'll play an important role in preparing complex cases, collaborating with skilled attorneys, and helping deliver exceptional legal representation.

If you're detail-oriented, proactive, and excited about developing your litigation career, we'd love to welcome you to our team!

JPC-2894

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance