Paralegal

PAYNE FIRM P C

Paralegal

Houston, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Benefits/Perks

    Health Insurance

    Paid Time Off

    Job Summary

    Personal injury law firm in Midtown Houston is seeking a full-time, highly motivated, experienced Paralegal to join our team. In this role, you will provide support and assist in all phases of the pre-litigation and litigation process.

    Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required.

    Responsibilities

    Communicate with clients

    Set up Treatment

    Provide general administrative support

    Maintain and update documentation

    Ensure that case-related documents are well organized and available for review

    Prepare case-specific documents

    Drafting correspondence and pleadings

    Assist attorneys in preparing for depositions, mediation, and trial

    Assist with discovery requests

    E-Filing (state and federal)

    Calendaring and docketing

    Qualifications

    Minimum 1 year of litigation experience

    Certification from an ABA-approved program or Associates Degree as a Paralegal is preferred

    Strong Organizational, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills

    Handle high-volume caseload while meeting deadlines

    Ability to multitask and work well under pressure

    Familiarity with legal procedures, terminology, and the court system

    Document management experience

    Excellent research skills

    Comfortable with Microsoft Office and case management software, "Clio" case management software is a BIG PLUS