Personal Injury Paralegal

Burnett Specialists
  • Houston, TX
  • Instant Apply
12 days ago

Job Description



Litigation Paralegal - Houston Our firm is looking for a seasoned Litigation Paralegal with substantial personal injury experience to partner closely with trial attorneys on complex, high-volume matters. This position supports cases from initial filing through verdict and post-trial activity. The right candidate thrives under pressure, is exceptionally organized, and has hands-on courtroom experience.

Responsibilities
  • Partner with attorneys to manage plaintiff personal injury cases through all phases of litigation
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate filing of pleadings, motions, and discovery documents
  • Oversee subpoena preparation and service, track compliance, and manage court deadlines
  • Compile and organize medical documentation, billing records, lien information, and damages materials
  • Develop deposition summaries, witness files, and trial exhibits
  • Coordinate expert witnesses, mediations, and settlement documentation
  • Assemble comprehensive trial binders and provide in-court litigation support
  • Maintain accurate case tracking within the firm’s litigation management platform
  • Serve as a professional point of contact for clients, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel
Qualifications
  • 2-3+ years of experience supporting personal injury litigation
  • Proven experience preparing cases for trial and assisting attorneys in the courtroom
  • Working knowledge of Texas civil procedure and discovery practice
  • Strong writing, proofreading, and organizational abilities
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritize competing deadlines in a fast-paced setting
  • Comfortable utilizing Microsoft Office and litigation case management systems
Preferred Background
  • Formal paralegal training or degree in Paralegal Studies
  • Experience with catastrophic injury, trucking litigation, or other complex civil matters
  • Background in a high-volume plaintiff-side personal injury practice
  • Professional Traits
  • Takes initiative and anticipates case needs
  • Solutions-oriented mindset
  • Detail-focused and deadline-driven
  • Collaborative yet capable of working independently
  • Trial-ready and adaptable under pressure



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Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Skills

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  • Case Managementunmatched
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  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
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  • Litigationunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Medical Billingunmatched
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  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Paralegalunmatched
  • Personal Injuryunmatched
  • Proofreadingunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Truckingunmatched
  • Witness Testimonyunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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