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Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

A Burnett Specialists client, a respected local government organization, is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in the Legal Department with claims, discovery, and litigation matters. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity offering professional stability and long-term growth potential.

Position Type: Temp-to-Hire (36 months before conversion)

Location: Downtown Houston 1900 Main Street, 14th Floor, Houston, TX 77002

Parking: Responsible for own parking there is a lot about two blocks away (approximately $5/day)

Pay: Up to $40/hour

Schedule: 100% In-Office | MondayFriday, 8:00 AM5:00 PM (no or very little overtime)

Overview

The Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal will support attorneys in handling claims, discovery, and litigation matters. This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities under strict deadlines.

Basic Function

Provides support and assistance to attorneys in all facets of Legal Department operations, including litigation support, legal file maintenance, organizational structure, client contact, scheduling, and special projects. Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality and discretion in all aspects of client representation. Performs duties in a safe, efficient manner and in compliance with all applicable rules and procedures.

Responsibilities and Specific Duties

• Provide complex litigation support in state and federal courts and arbitration matters.
• Assist in responding to discovery, scheduling, arranging for depositions, ordering records, preparing, reviewing, analyzing, filing, and organizing documents related to litigation.
• Assist with drafting and coordinating the preparation of board materials, including minutes, scripts, resolutions, motions, and related documents.
• Draft, review, and revise board-related documents on behalf of the Legal Department.
• Perform legal research, locate case law, statutory authority, administrative regulations, and other pertinent resources.
• Draft pleadings, memoranda, correspondence, and other legal materials for attorney review and finalization.
• Track and maintain deadline calendars to ensure compliance with court and statutory deadlines.
• Coordinate and maintain case lists or trial dockets for assigned attorneys.
• Participate in all aspects of trial preparation, including creation of trial notebooks, updating discovery, scheduling witnesses, and filing pleadings.
• Attend and assist at trials and board meetings.
• Handle case intake and client communication.
• Assist in compiling responses to requests under the Texas Public Information Act.
• Collaborate with department members to achieve annual and quarterly goals for the Legal Department.
• Organize and maintain filing systems for matters handled by the Legal Department, ensuring compliance with records management policies.
• Coordinate with various department stakeholders to ensure timely handling of complex legal matters.
• Lead special projects at the direction of attorneys.
• Provide exceptional customer service to both internal and external clients.
• Promote safety awareness and follow all applicable procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Paralegal Certification is REQUIRED (from an ABA-accredited program).
• Minimum 5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury or insurance defense.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, LexisNexis, Westlaw, and legal document management systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and detail-oriented.