Personal Injury Paralegal

Burnett Specialists
  • Houston, TX
  • $130,000 Per Year
  • Quick Apply
24 days ago

Job Description


If you’re looking to step into a true Personal Injury Paralegal role where your work directly impacts high-stakes outcomes, this is it. Join a prestigious, nationally recognized plaintiff trial firm handling complex, high-profile litigation across the U.S., known for record-setting verdicts and aggressive advocacy. In this role, you’ll be hands-on across the entire litigation lifecycle—from discovery and motion practice to trial prep and in-court support—working alongside top trial attorneys on cases that truly matter. This is an opportunity for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment and wants to be deeply embedded in meaningful, high-impact work.

Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal
Location: Houston, TX 77007 (100% Onsite)

Compensation:
  • Base Salary: Up to $130K + Paid Overtime
  • Must be open to overtime (required)

 Benefits & Perks:
  • Top-of-market compensation + discretionary bonuses
  • Medical, Dental, Vision (100% employer-paid for employee)
  • 401(k) with employer contribution after 1 year
  • PTO + 11 paid holidays

 Key Responsibilities:
  • Work under the direction of assigned attorneys and paralegals to effectively support firm and client needs
  • Manage multiple high-volume cases across state and federal courts, including multi-jurisdictional matters
  • Support all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trial
  • Draft and prepare a wide range of legal documents, including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, legal memoranda, case briefs, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence
  • Coordinate and compile deposition materials, trial notebooks, and case files, including pleadings, discovery, and investigative materials
  • Handle all aspects of discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, disclosures, and requests for admissions
  • Request and manage medical records and case-related documentation
  • Proofread and format legal documents to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with court standards
  • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to meet deadlines and support overall case strategy
  • Prioritize and manage workload effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
  • Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to all firm policies and professional standards

 Requirements:
  • 7+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
  • Trial experience required
  • Strong understanding of state and federal court procedures
  • Ability to independently manage cases from file to trial
  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
  • Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as needed 

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s Degree or Paralegal Certificate (preferred)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

HOUDT42

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Formatunmatched
  • Embedded Systemsunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • File Managementunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Legal Documentsunmatched
  • Litigationunmatched
  • Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Records Managementunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched

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