Personal Injury Paralegal

Prevail Recruiting•Houston, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

An established plaintiff’s personal injury firm is seeking an experienced paralegal to join its litigation team. The firm advocates for individuals and families injured by negligence and describes its culture as client-first, supportive, and collaborative. The paralegal will work directly with attorneys on cases from intake through resolution, take ownership of assigned files, and have room to grow. This is an on-site role in Northwest Houston, around the Houston Heights area.

Requirements

5–12+ years of paralegal experience in plaintiff-side personal injury; compensation is tiered based on tenure.
Litigation experience, including discovery and trial preparation.
Strong medical records review and damages documentation skills.
Working knowledge of state court rules and e-filing.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and a compassionate approach with clients.
Proficiency with case management software such as Filevine, Clio, Litify, CASEpeer, or similar.
Ability to independently manage a busy caseload and meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a significant plus.
Paralegal certificate or degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage pre-litigation and litigation matters from intake through settlement or trial.
Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and client correspondence.
Gather, review, and organize medical records and bills for demand packages.
Maintain regular contact with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel.
Calendar and track deadlines, statutes of limitations, and court dates.
Schedule and prepare for depositions, mediations, and hearings.
Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness binders, and trial notebooks.
Support lien resolution, settlement statements, and case closing.

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