Senior Paralegal - High-Profile Trial Litigation

Arnold-; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Top-of-Market Pay

Discretionary Bonuses

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

EAP

HSA/FSA

Paid holidays & PTO

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

Life & AD&D

Well on Target discounts

Referral Bonuses

Professional Development

Job summary

Arnold & Itkin LLP in Houston seeks an experienced Paralegal to support trial attorneys on high-profile litigation nationwide. 7+ years in plaintiff personal injury with courtroom experience is preferred; strong organizational and discovery skills are essential.

Position requires flexibility, collaboration across teams, and travel as needed. You will prepare petitions, motions, and discovery, organize deposition notebooks, and ensure accuracy of all materials while adhering to firm policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience including actual courtroom trial experience (Required).
• Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved Paralegal certification preferred.
• Proficiency with Word, Outlook and Excel for case management and discovery.

Responsibilities

• On a day-to-day basis, Paralegal 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 11agreements, 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.

Skills

Case management

Attention to detail

Decision-making

Strong communication

Teamwork

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification (ABA-approved)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

Arnold & Itkin LLP in Houston seeks an experienced Paralegal to support trial attorneys on high-profile litigation nationwide. 7+ years in plaintiff personal injury with courtroom experience is preferred; strong organizational and discovery skills are essential.

Position requires flexibility, collaboration across teams, and travel as needed. You will prepare petitions, motions, and discovery, organize deposition notebooks, and ensure accuracy of all materials while adhering to firm policies.