Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Addison Group; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Addison Group in Houston, TX is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support a team of attorneys in handling state and federal cases. This direct-hire role requires 7+ years of plaintiff PI litigation experience, a ABA-approved paralegal credential or degree, and strong MS Office skills.

Travel as needed; salary range $85,000–$95,000+ (DOE) with medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing high-volume litigation work,

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to include actual courtroom trial experience.
• Personal injury experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Work under the direction of an assigned group of Attorneys and/or Paralegals to meet Firm/client needs.
• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
• Provide assistance to other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.

Education

Paralegal Certification (ABA-approved)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Industry: Legal

Location: Houston, TX

Assignment Type: Direct Hire

Pay: $85,000 - $95,000.00+ / Year DOE

Work Schedule: Flexible, overtime required

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Job Description

• In this role 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.
• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
• 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.
• 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.
• Responsible for proofreading and correctly formatting all materials.
• Provide assistance to other Paralegals within assigned teams whenever necessary to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize workload as to most efficiently enable and facilitate team effort to accomplish Firm and client goals.
• Exhibit professionalism by recognizing and adhering to all Firm policies, including attendance guidelines, dress code, security measures, and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

• Minimum of 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience to include actual courtroom trial experience.
• Personal injury experience required.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program, preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.