Job Description
About the Company
We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Trial Paralegal to support our litigation team in handling high-volume, complex personal injury matters from filing through trial and post-trial. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trial environment. This role requires hands-on trial preparation experience and strong collaboration with trial attorneys.
About the Role
This role requires hands-on trial preparation experience and strong collaboration with trial attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive litigation support to trial attorneys in personal injury cases
- Draft and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, discovery responses, and subpoenas
- Coordinate service, court filings, and calendaring of all deadlines
- Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, and deposition summaries
- Organize and manage medical records, billing, liens, and damages evidence
- Assist with deposition scheduling, expert coordination, and trial subpoenas
- Prepare settlement and mediation materials
- Assist attorneys during trial, including courtroom support and exhibit management
- Maintain case organization within the firm’s case management system
- Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court staff, and opposing counsel
Qualifications
- Minimum 3–5 years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience
- Demonstrated trial preparation and in-court trial support experience
- Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and discovery processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage heavy caseloads and strict deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
Required Skills
- Proactive and self-directed
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Professional demeanor
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Trial-focused mindset
Preferred Skills
- Experience with catastrophic injury, trucking, or complex litigation matters
- Experience working in a high-volume plaintiff personal injury firm
Pay range and compensation package
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Career growth and advancement opportunities