Personal Injury Paralegal

Leoforce; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

Leoforce is seeking a mid-level Personal Injury Paralegal in Houston, TX. The role requires at least 3 years of personal injury experience and bilingual Spanish/English skills to support attorneys in trial preparation, medical records management, and document drafting.

You will handle e-filing, motions, and witness coordination while ensuring confidentiality and precise case management. A paralegal certificate is preferred, with strong communication and organizational abilities a must.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of personal injury paralegal experience.
• Fluent in Spanish and English with strong communication.
• Experience with litigation support, motions, e-filing, medical records, and trial prep.
• Understanding of legal procedures, research methods, and court precedents.
• Proficient with legal research software and case management tools.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Professionalism and confidentiality.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred, substantial experience may count.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in trial preparation and court proceedings.
• Manage and organize medical records and case documents.
• Draft and e-file motions and other legal documents.
• Provide litigation support and conduct legal research.
• Coordinate witness statements and depositions.
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, court staff in bilingual capacity.
• Prepare trial exhibits and coordinate with expert witnesses.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish/English

Litigation support

Legal research

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Court procedures

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Legal research software

Job description

Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Houston, TX, US

Job Details

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $60,000 - $70,000 per year

Responsibilities

1. Assisting attorneys in preparing for trials and court proceedings.
2. Managing and organizing medical records and other case documents.
3. Drafting and e‑filing motions and other legal documents.
4. Providing litigation support, including researching legal issues and facts for cases.
5. Coordinating and assisting in taking witness statements and depositions.
6. Communicating with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and other professionals in a bilingual capacity (Spanish/English).
7. Assisting with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness preparation, trial binders, and coordination with expert witnesses.

Qualifications

1. A minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal in personal injury law.
2. Fluent in both Spanish and English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
3. Proven experience with litigation support, drafting motions, e‑filing, managing medical records, and trial prep.
4. A thorough understanding of legal principles, research techniques, legal codes, court procedures, and precedents.
5. Proficiency in using legal research software and other related software for case management.
6. Excellent organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously.
7. Exceptional interpersonal skills, with a commitment to maintaining high standards of professionalism and confidentiality.
8. A paralegal certificate from an ABA‑approved program is preferred, but substantial relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal certification.

A bit about us

Our client is a growing Houston based law firm.

Why join us

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program