Personal Injury Paralegal

Litigation Paralegal - Houston Our firm is looking for a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with substantial personal injury experience to partner closely with trial attorneys on complex, high-volume matters. The right candidate thrives under pressure, is exceptionally organized, and has hands-on courtroom experience.

Litigation Paralegal - Houston Our firm is looking for a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with substantial personal injury experience to partner closely with trial attorneys on complex, high-volume matters. This position supports cases from initial filing through verdict and post-trial activity. The right candidate thrives under pressure, is exceptionally organized, and has hands-on courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with attorneys to manage plaintiff personal injury cases through all phases of litigation
• Prepare, review, and coordinate filing of pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
• Oversee subpoena preparation and service, track compliance, and manage court deadlines
• Compile and organize medical documentation, billing records, lien information, and damages materials
• Develop deposition summaries, witness files, and trial exhibits
• Coordinate expert witnesses, mediations, and settlement documentation
• Assemble comprehensive trial binders and provide in-court litigation support
• Maintain accurate case tracking within the firm’s litigation management platform
• Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience supporting personal injury litigation
• Proven experience preparing cases for trial and assisting attorneys in the courtroom
• Working knowledge of Texas civil procedure and discovery practice
• Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational abilities
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
• Comfortable utilizing Microsoft Office and litigation case management systems

Preferred Background

• Formal paralegal training or degree in Paralegal Studies
• Experience with catastrophic injury, trucking litigation, or other complex civil matters
• Background in a high-volume plaintiff-side personal injury practice
• Professional Traits
• Takes initiative and anticipates case needs
• Solutions-oriented mindset
• Detail-focused and deadline-driven
• Collaborative yet capable of working independently
• Trial-ready and adaptable under pressure

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