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Paralegal-Trial Pharma Mass Tort
Trial Paralegal / Senior Legal Assistant
Northwest Houston, TX (In-Office)
$85,000?$120,000 Bonus
A well-established law firm in Northwest Houston is seeking a seasoned Trial Paralegal / Senior Legal Assistant to support attorneys handling high-volume pharmaceutical and mass tort litigation. This is a key role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is confident managing complex cases from intake through trial.
What We?re Looking For:
- 5 years of litigation experience (required), ideally in high-volume environments
- Mass tort or pharmaceutical litigation experience strongly preferred
- Bachelor?s degree and/or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate
- Strong working knowledge of state and federal e-filing systems
- Experience with litigation support platforms (such as Relativity, DISCO, or similar)
- Proficiency with legal research tools (PACER, LexisNexis, Westlaw)
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Proven ability to manage multiple cases, deadlines, and priorities simultaneously
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and legal teams
What You?ll Be Doing:
- Drafting and reviewing legal documents including pleadings, motions, and correspondence
- Managing e-filing and ensuring compliance with court deadlines
- Supporting trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and witness coordination
- Maintaining case files, timelines, and litigation tracking
- Communicating with clients, attorneys, and external stakeholders
This is a full-time, in-office opportunity offering the chance to work alongside a collaborative team on complex, high-impact cases.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 137285 when responding to this ad.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000