Settlement Negotiations Paralegal — Fast-Paced Law Firm

LAW OFFICES OF HILDA L SIBRIAN PC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Life insurance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

PTO — vacation and sick pay

Holidays, bonuses, and more

Job summary

The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Negotiations Paralegal to support attorneys in evaluating and resolving client matters. This role coordinates settlement negotiations, organizes case information, communicates with clients and insurance representatives, and helps move cases toward resolution.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.

Qualifications

• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or equivalent relevant experience preferred.
• Prior experience in a law firm, insurance claims, personal injury, civil litigation, or settlement support preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential client information.

Responsibilities

• Review case files, medical records, bills, wage-loss information, and other documentation to help prepare matters for negotiation.
• Draft and organize demand packages, settlement correspondence, negotiation summaries, and related case documents for attorney review.
• Track offers, counteroffers, negotiation status, deadlines, and follow-up items in the firm’s case-management system.
• Communicate professionally with clients, insurance adjusters, medical providers, lienholders, and other parties regarding case status and documentation.
• Request and follow up on records, bills, lien information, and other materials needed to evaluate and resolve cases.
• Prepare case summaries and supporting information for attorney review before settlement discussions.
• Assist with settlement documentation, releases, lien resolution, and disbursement preparation after attorney approval.
• Maintain accurate and timely case notes and protect confidential client information.
• Escalate legal questions, client concerns, and proposed settlement terms to the supervising attorney.
• Perform other duties related to case preparation and resolution as assigned.
• Serve as a liaison between the attorneys and clients.
• Assist with court processing responsibilities (e.g., minor settlement hearings).
• Special Projects and legal assistance in case management of files.
• Assist in rotational weekend on-call shifts (Subasta)

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Excellent organization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Spanish fluency is a plus

Education

Paralegal certificate

Associate degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Legal case-management software

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian in Houston, TX seeks a detail-oriented Negotiations Paralegal to support attorneys in evaluating and resolving client matters. This role coordinates settlement negotiations, organizes case information, communicates with clients and insurance representatives, and helps move cases toward resolution.

The ideal candidate is organized, professional, and comfortable managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced legal environment.