What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury - Houston (362/o) position at Denovo Review?
Fast-paced, high-stakes, national, award winning plaintiff litigation firm that represents tens of thousands of clients in personal injury litigation, civil litigation, and mass torts including product liability, dangerous drugs and defective medical products is seeking a sharp, highly organized, and fiercely proactive Litigation Paralegal to join their team.
This role is for an experienced seasoned professional with at least 5 years of Texas litigation experience who can manage a heavy docket independently. You will handle cases from the filing of the lawsuit through trial preparation. The ideal candidate loves order, thrives under deadlines, and is a master of case management. Bilingual in Spanish is strongly preferred but not required and Workers’ Comp experience is also preferred but not required.
This is an onsite full-time role based out of the firm's Houston, Texas office location during normal business hours.
Responsibilities include:
- Docket & Deadline Management: Own the litigation calendar. Track, calculate, and hit all Rules of Civil Procedure deadlines flawlessly.
- Drafting & Pleadings: Draft original petitions, answers, motions, discovery requests, and responses with minimal supervision.
- Discovery Mastery: Manage heavy document productions, index medical records, draft privilege logs, and prepare deposition shells.
- Trial Preparation: Assemble trial notebooks, coordinate witness schedules, manage exhibit lists, and assist with courtroom logistics.
- Communication: Act as the primary liaison between attorneys, clients, defense counsel, courts, and expert witnesses.
- Filing: Handle e-filing in both state and federal (CM/ECF) courts.
Qualifications:
- Must have a minimum of 5 years of litigation experience; Paralegal Certificate or degree is preferred, but equivalent hands-on litigation experience will be strongly considered
- Bilingual in Spanish strongly preferred
- Workers Comp experience preferred but not required
- Must be Tech Savvy - proficiency with case management software, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Outlook, Teams/Zoom, and remote collaboration tools; SmartAdvocate experience is preferred but not required
- Must be able to perform well in a high level, fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
- Must be organized & independent with a proven ability to manage a high-volume caseload, prioritize deadlines, follow up consistently, and maintain detailed case records
- Must have exceptional written and verbal communication skills with a professional and courteous demeanor toward clients and staff
Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision)
- 401K with employer match