Plaintiff Trial Paralegal Onsite Houston Mentorship

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Trial Paralegal to support high-stakes litigation from filing through trial, working directly with trial attorneys, and helping prepare pleadings, discovery, and exhibits.

This onsite role offers attorney mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to manage multiple cases and contribute to successful outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff litigation or trial paralegal experience.
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and state court filing procedures.
• Experience supporting attorneys through trial preparation and courtroom proceedings.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and litigation case management software.
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of plaintiff personal injury and complex litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, medical authorizations, and trial-related documents.
• Coordinate and organize medical records, billing records, expert materials, and case files.
• Assist with written discovery, document production, and deposition preparation.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert meetings while maintaining litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, court personnel, opposing counsel, and experts throughout the life of each case.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and demonstrative evidence for mediation and trial.
• Support attorneys during hearings, mediations, and trials, including in-court assistance as needed.
• Maintain case management systems and ensure all files remain organized and trial-ready.

Skills

Strong written communication

Strong verbal communication

Excellent organizational skills

Independent worker

Tools

Microsoft Office

Litigation case management software

Job description

Professional Alternatives in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Plaintiff Trial Paralegal to support high-stakes litigation from filing through trial, working directly with trial attorneys, and helping prepare pleadings, discovery, and exhibits.

This onsite role offers attorney mentorship, meaningful responsibility, and a collaborative team environment, with opportunities to manage multiple cases and contribute to successful outcomes.