Case Management: Oversee cases from sign-up to post-verdict or settlement, including drafting discovery, e-filing, preparing trial notebooks, ordering medical records, coordinating medical appointments, and responding to client inquiries.
Litigation Support: Schedule depositions, coordinate with record retrieval and deposition companies, and assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials.
Docket Oversight: Manage litigation dockets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure timely progress on cases.
Document Preparation: Draft legal documents, including motions, contracts, and agreements, with thorough knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), including rules like TRCP 203 and 18.001 affidavits.
Administrative Tasks: Organize, index, and track files; analyze and organize information for reports; and provide courtroom and office support to attorneys.
Client and Team Coordination: Manage client communications and supervise support staff to ensure efficient case progression.

5 years in plaintiff personal injury litigation
Wrongful death/Catastrophic (Preferred)
Assisting attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials
Associate degree in paralegal studies. Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or the American Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential.

Comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term/long-term disability
Life insurance
Profit-sharing 401(k) plan with employer match

Senior Paralegal

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