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.