Job Description

Position: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Location: Houston, TX

Employment Type: Contract to Hire

Schedule: M-F 8-5pm

Pay: $70,000-$80,000 Annually

Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision and 401(k).

Description:

• Drafting documents: This includes, but is not limited to petitions, disclosures, discovery, notices, motions, scheduling orders, mediation position statements, and general correspondence.
• Create drafts that conform to the guidelines and instruction provided within the General Notes and are proofread for correctness and accuracy before leadership review.
• Create and maintain trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness preparation materials.
• Conduct detailed reviews of medical records, police reports, and other case evidence.
• Prepare notebooks, summaries, and case chronologies for attorneys.
• Ensure adherence to all applicable court rules, local rules, and Texas personal injury procedures and guidelines.
• Serve as a point of contact for case updates, supporting the Senior Litigation Attorney and maintaining clear communication with clients.
• Coordinate with clients, experts, and witnesses to support case preparation and trial readiness.
• Keep organized and maintain the information and documents.
• This includes pleadings, deadlines, document production, calendar, party information, court information, mediation information, team information, main file phase, and litigation subphases.
• Responsible for logging expenses within the case file.
• Calendar Management: Add litigation events to the case file’s calendar. This includes but not limited to depositions, hearings, client meetings, deadlines, and due dates. Assist with pre-trial preparation, including subpoenas, scheduling depositions, and court filings.

Requirements :

• Minimum 5 years experience as a litigation paralegal
• Experience with drafting and managing discovery, legal documents, and trial preparation
• Personal Injury experience, minimum 5 years required

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