Paralegal

Job Title: Paralegal

Location: 1330 Post Oak Road, Suite 801, Houston, Texas 77055

Duration: 6 months

Position Type: Hourly contract Position (W2 only)

Note:

• Job Schedule: 5 days per week in office during training. Manager will make the decision when the worker is ready to flex to 4 days in office
• Job Hours: 8:30am-5:30pm (one hour lunch, unpaid)
• Interview Process: The interviews will be a combination of virtual and in person, Generally two rounds
• Location: (New Houston office)1330 Post Oak Blvd, Suite 801, Houston, Texas 77055

Description

Client, is currently seeking a Casualty Paralegal to support the House Counsel team in Houston, TX.

The Paralegal position will provide litigation support to his or her assigned attorneys.

• Drive discovery process (draft and serve discovery demands and responses) with guidance and supervision of assigned attorney ensuring full and timely compliance with demands/orders and adversaries' compliance with our demands/orders.
• Draft various pleadings, discovery and procedural motions for review by assigned attorney. Prepare cases for trial. Conduct basic legal research e.g. statutes and medical conditions.
• Draft requests/subpoenas to medical records service providers and monitor vendor for responses.
• Assist with Hearing/ Deposition/ Mediation/ Trial preparation including binders and submissions to court.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with all staff, claim personnel, clients, court personnel and opposing counsel.
• Prioritize all assigned work and complete assignments by requested due date ensuring that all documents are filed and served accurately and timely.
• Keep abreast of all applicable court rules and House Counsel procedures. Develop proficiency in legal/business writing.
• Prepare and finalize court filings and e-file when available.

Competencies/ Technical Skills:

• Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required. Insurance Defense experience, a plus.
• Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required.
• Excellent customer service skills as well as strong computer skills are required.
• The ability to navigate and effectively manage a case management system is required.
• Strong analytical skills as well as superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment are essential.
• The candidate should be positive, energetic, and highly self-motivated.
• The candidate should possess high initiative, be detail-oriented and can work independently.
• The ability to perform legal research is preferred.
• Candidates must be able to multi-task, adapt to changing priorities and possess the skills necessary to work under pressure.
• Experience in ProLaw legal operating system is preferred, but not a requirement.

Education/Experience:

• Three to five years of Paralegal work experience is strongly preferred but not required. Experience in employment law would be preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate or Degree in Paralegal studies is preferred but not required