Litigation Paralegal

McGlinchey Stafford•Houston, TX

16d

About The Position

Key Responsibilities: Client Communication: Engage with clients to collect case-related information and documents in both English and Spanish. Coordination: Organize and schedule depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients and witnesses. Document Management: Obtain and manage medical records, bills, and affidavits; prepare medical record chronologies and billing summaries. Expert Coordination: Liaise with expert witnesses and coordinate their involvement. Discovery: Prepare document production logs, deposition summaries, and other discovery summaries. Draft standard discovery requests, objections, and responses. File Management: Organize and maintain case files throughout the litigation process. Research: Conduct basic research projects as needed. Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks; support trial preparation and trial proceedings. Qualifications and Skills: Education & Experience: Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; minimum of five years of paralegal experience required. Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is preferred. Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently under time constraints, with a keen eye for detail. Writing Skills: Strong business writing skills; adept at preparing documents and proofreading for accuracy, grammar, and clarity. Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator with the ability to interact professionally in person, in writing, and by telephone. Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Kofax. Ability to quickly learn new technology. Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience with Trial Director or other trial presentation software and/or e-discovery review tools is a plus. What We Offer: Competitive salary and benefits package Professional development opportunities A collaborative and supportive work environment We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Requirements

Paralegal certificate or degree preferred
Minimum of five years of paralegal experience required.
Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is preferred.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently under time constraints, with a keen eye for detail.
Strong business writing skills; adept at preparing documents and proofreading for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
Effective communicator with the ability to interact professionally in person, in writing, and by telephone.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Kofax. Ability to quickly learn new technology.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Trial Director or other trial presentation software and/or e-discovery review tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

Engage with clients to collect case-related information and documents in both English and Spanish.
Organize and schedule depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients and witnesses.
Obtain and manage medical records, bills, and affidavits; prepare medical record chronologies and billing summaries.
Liaise with expert witnesses and coordinate their involvement.
Prepare document production logs, deposition summaries, and other discovery summaries. Draft standard discovery requests, objections, and responses.
Organize and maintain case files throughout the litigation process.
Conduct basic research projects as needed.
Assist in preparing deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks; support trial preparation and trial proceedings.