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Sr. Litigation Paralegal, Personal Injury
Houston, Texas, United States
We seek a highly experienced, self‑motivated Senior Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our Auto Accident Personal Injury Division. You will support a significant volume of plaintiff-side injury cases from intake through trial, demonstrating leadership, precision, and client-centered excellence. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
What You’ll Do
- Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload from intake through trial and post-trial resolution.
- Draft, file, and manage pleadings, discovery responses, motions, complaints, subpoenas, and settlement packages.
- Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and medical appointments.
- Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, bills, deposition transcripts, and other case documents.
- Maintain rigorous, detailed case records in our case management system and monitor deadlines.
- Communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal teams; provide updates and set expectations.
- Support attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, trial binders, and attending trial as needed.
- Mentor and assist junior team members, helping to foster development and consistency.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree required; paralegal certification (Certified Paralegal, NALA, NFPA, or similar) preferred.
- Minimum 5 years’ plaintiff‑side personal injury litigation experience, ideally with heavy auto accident volume.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with legal case management software (e.g., TrialWorks, Clio, MyCase).
- Strong organizational acumen, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication; high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards.
- Spanish bilingual skills highly valued.
- Familiarity with e-filing in Texas federal and state courts and prior leadership/mentorship experience is a strong plus.
What We Offer
- Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Meaningful Work
- Collaborative Environment
Work Hours
This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Houston office, M-F 9-5pm.
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