Litigation Paralegal

Downtown Houston firm is seeking a strong personal injury litigation PARALEGAL. FANTASTIC environment; great personalities and top benefits! COMPENSATION is at the top of the mark! Beautiful surroundings and absolutely a TOP, WINNING TEAM!

ON-SITE/downtown HOUSTON, TX

Paralegal Job Duties:

Prepare legal documents, including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, medical record requests, client correspondence, and other legal documents and correspondence.

Regularly review client medical records and correspond with treating doctors and medical providers to ensure that clients are receiving the recommended medical treatment.

Calendaring appointments, deadlines, scheduling meetings, depositions and mediations

Creating deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks for use throughout the life of the case.

Preparing for and attending trials by organizing exhibits, files and all other case documents, coordinating trial set-up and logistics, assisting attorneys in the courtroom by taking notes, handling exhibits, and marking documents referred to by counsel, assisting in the preparation of witness testimony, and serving as a liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff.

Consulting with expert witnesses, clients, medical providers, and vendors.

Tracking, creating, and maintaining medical bill summaries for each client.

E-Filing

Working with lawyers, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure deadlines are met and cases are proceeding to trial or mediation on timely basis.

Communicating with clients on a regular basis to keep them apprised of case developments and to ensure they are attending all medical appointments.

Copying, scanning and mailing case documents and correspondence.

Performing basic legal research using Westlaw

Requirements/Qualifications:

Three plus years’ experience as a paralegal, case manager or legal assistant

Experience reviewing medical records from treating doctors and medical providers and assisting with the coordination of medical treatment.

Trial experience is desirable but not required.

Thorough knowledge of Texas state rules, procedures, and deadlines

Overtime possible when necessary.

Excellent writing, organization, and communication skills

Due to the high volume of resumes typically received, applicants may not be contacted directly unless their skills/experience closely match those requested by our clients- some of which may not be reflected in this posting. We invite you to keep an eye on future job postings.