Litigation Paralegal – Plaintiff Personal Injury
Houston, MS - USA
Job Summary
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal Plaintiff / Personal Injury
Location: Houston TX
Salary: $95000 $115000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Houston TX
Salary: $95000 $115000
Employment Type: Full-Time
- Medical Insurance: 100% employer-paid for employees
- Dental & Vision: Employee-paid
- Benefits Eligibility: After 60 days
- Retirement: No 401(k) currently; plan to introduce within the year
- Paid Time Off:
- No vacation during the first year
- 1 week after 1 year of service
- 2 weeks after 2 years of service
- Pre-planned vacations may be considered during offer negotiation
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join a plaintiff-side personal injury firm. This role involves supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation including case preparation document management research and trial support. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented highly organized and thrives in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare draft and file legal documents including pleadings motions and correspondence
- Conduct legal research and assist with case strategy development
- Organize review and manage case files and documentation
- Coordinate and maintain case deadlines court filings and eFiling requirements
- Communicate effectively with attorneys clients and external parties
- Assist attorneys during trial preparation hearings and depositions
- Manage discovery processes including document production and review
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all legal documentation
Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in litigation (plaintiff personal injury preferred)
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures deadlines and eFiling systems
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in legal research and document review