Trial Paralegal

Murray Resources

Houston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Calendar Management, Case Management, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Documentation Review, File Maintenance, Legal Documents, Life Insurance, Litigation, Medical Records, Microsoft Office, Organizational Skills, Paralegal, Personal Injury, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Software Administration, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Houston, TX
POSTED
7 days ago
A nationally recognized plaintiffs’ firm has an immediate need for a Trial Paralegal with 3+ years of trial experience. Working with four attorneys, this person must have in-depth knowledge of plaintiff personal injury litigation and exceptional communication skills. Day-to-day responsibilities include; client contact, communicating with experts, organization and maintenance of case files, drafting legal documents and correspondence, calendaring, and weekly meetings. This new hire will drive business efficiency by performing all the tasks with excellence and professionalism while following company standards. Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time.
                          
Salary + Additional Benefits:
  • $75,000-$85,000 + Discretionary Bonus
  • Employer-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • 401K with 4% Match
  • 15 days of PTO

Location: Houston, TX
Type of Position: Direct Hire

Responsibilities:
  • Conduct secondary discussions with potential personal injury claimants.
  • Draft correspondence for attorneys, clients, and experts.
  • Significant travel for depositions and trials.
  • Order/track medical records.
  • Update case management software.
  • Manage calendar deadlines and other pertinent dates.
  • Provide extensive document review.
  • Prepare intermediate medical summaries.

Requirements:
  • 3+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal with trial experience is required
  • Must be proficient with case management software, Needles
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
  • Ability to handle an abundance of case files
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
  • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Ability to work with accuracy in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines
  • Must be able to work onsite in Houston, TX
  • Must be able to travel up to 25% of the time

Due to the high volume of applications, we typically receive, we regret that we are not able to personally respond to all applications. However, if you are invited to take the next step in the process, you will typically be contacted within one week of submitting your application.

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