Senior Paralegal

Dugas & Circelli, PLLC; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match up to 3%

Paid time off and holidays

Zusammenfassung

DC Law Firm in Houston, TX seeks an experienced paralegal with at least 10 years in litigation to support our lawyers in First Party Insurance Litigation. You’ll be the attorney’s right hand on a docket of around 30 cases, handling matters from pre-suit through trial.

This role rewards ownership, deadline-driven work, and meticulous organization, with opportunities to work closely with an experienced litigator in a growing practice.

Qualifikationen

• 10+ years of litigation paralegal experience.
• Experience e-filing in federal court (CM/ECF) and knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work extended hours when filing deadlines and trial schedules require.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and case management/e-discovery tools.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.
• Experience with insurance coverage, bad faith, or first-party property claims preferred.

Aufgaben

• Manage a litigation caseload, including calendaring, deadline tracking, and docket management
• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and exhibits in federal court via CM/ECF, as well as in state courts
• Draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, and routine correspondence
• Organize and analyze claim files, policies, underwriting materials, and expert reports
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert witnesses
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and witness binders, and provide trial support
• Maintain organized case files and document productions using e-discovery and litigation support software
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors in a professional manner

Kenntnisse

Litigation paralegal

E-filing (CM/ECF)

Federal Rules

Case management

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Paralegal certificate

Ausbildung

Paralegal certificate

Tools

CM/ECF

Adobe Acrobat

E-discovery software

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

DC Law Firm is seeking an experienced paralegal with at least 10 years of experience in litigation to support our lawyers in the Houston, Texas office. The job includes supporting one of our litigation lawyers in First Party Insurance Litigation. You’ll be the attorney’s right hand on a docket of around 30 cases involving, bad faith, and claims disputes, managing cases from pre-suit through trial. This role suits a seasoned professional who takes ownership of their work, thrives under deadlines, and keeps complex matters running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload, including calendaring, deadline tracking, and docket management
• Prepare, format, and e-file pleadings, motions, and exhibits in federal court via CM/ECF, as well as in state courts
• Draft discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, and routine correspondence
• Organize and analyze claim files, policies, underwriting materials, and expert reports
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert witnesses
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, and witness binders, and provide trial support
• Maintain organized case files and document productions using e-discovery and litigation support software
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and vendors in a professional manner

Qualifications

• At least 10 years of litigation paralegal experience
• Proven experience e-filing in federal court (CM/ECF) and strong working knowledge of the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure and local rules
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines at once
• Ability to work extended hours, including evenings, when filing deadlines and trial schedules require
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and case management and e-discovery platforms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Paralegal certificate or degree preferred
• Experience with insurance coverage, bad faith, or first-party property claims preferred, but not required

What We Offer

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match up to 3%
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunity to work closely with an experienced litigator in a specialized, growing practice

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter to [e-mail].