What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal position at John K. Zaid & Associates?
Job description
We are a Plaintiff’s Personal Injury Law Firm looking for a Personal Injury Paralegal with experience in Litigation. Our home office is in Clear Lake, but we have expanded our business and have opened an office location in Houston off Richmond Avenue.
As we serve our clients, we are committed to approaching them with the empathy and respect they deserve. Keeping this in mind as we serve them enables us to stay focused on our mission - to provide the highest quality legal services and to assist in the betterment of our client’s lives.
Key Responsibilities:
Litigation Paralegals will be responsible for litigation and helping manage different types of personal injury cases ranging from car accidents, trucking accidents, to slip and fall, and more. Duties will include assisting the Litigation Attorneys in filing lawsuits, drafting, and responding to written discovery, depositions, mediation, and everything else that is involved in the litigation process.
Requirements:
Needs to be familiar with all phases of personal injury cases, from inception, through litigation, to trials and settlements. Be prepared to handle cases with minimal supervision and must be a self-starter who possesses strong analytical, negotiation, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
They will need to interact directly with clients on all relevant matters in a professional manner.
Will be working closely with attorneys and other litigation team members and needs to be comfortable handling multiple priorities and tight deadlines, so staying highly organized is a must.
- Personal injury experience
- Discovery
- Deposition
- Mediation
- Trial preparation experience
- Bilingual not required, but a plus
Work Location: In person, this is not a remote position. Please list your home address when applying so we may confirm the commute time.
Pay commensurate with experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Language:
- Spanish (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Houston, TX 77058 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Houston, TX 77058: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20