Junior Litigation Paralegal

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an in-office Junior Litigation Paralegal to support plaintiff-side medical malpractice and birth injury litigation from case opening through trial preparation. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, proactive team member who can manage deadlines, communicate effectively, and keep complex litigation moving forward. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required. This role is not eligible for remote work.

Compensation- $55,000-$68,000, depending on experience. Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation.

$55,000 - $68,000 depending on experience

What You’ll Own 

• Manage court filings, eFiling/eService, incoming e-filings, emailed documents, and case calendar deadlines. 
• Draft letters, deposition notices, Chapter 74 notice letters, initial disclosures, deposition requests, and other initial litigation documents. 
• Coordinate service of process, deposition scheduling, court reporters, videographers, locations, Zoom details, witnesses, opposing counsel, clients, experts, and attorneys. 
• Prepare for depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials, including notebooks for experts, depositions, mediations, and trials. 
• Send documents to experts, manage expert-related materials, and conduct background research on clients, experts, and witnesses. 
• Maintain case data in Filevine, manage ASO deadlines, maintain paid v. incurred charts, arrange travel as needed, and respond to ad hoc client requests or questions. 

Backup Responsibilities 

• Assist with new client case opening, welcome packets, document gathering, file setup, client onboarding/offboarding, and client status updates. 
• Support drafting motions, pleadings, petitions, family agreements, discovery, settlement-related documents, and other legal materials. 
• Help manage experts in the litigation phase, expert payments, CVs, fee schedules, medical records, liens, minor settlements, and client expenses. 
• Provide administrative and office support, including incoming/outgoing mail, postage, faxes, supplies, conference room preparation, guest reception, law library maintenance, shredding, and general office coordination. 

What We’re Looking For 

• 1–3 years of experience in plaintiff-side medical malpractice and/or personal injury litigation. 
• Strong command of Texas civil procedure and local court rules. 
• Proficiency with Filevine, Lead Docket, Office 365, or similar tools. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage deadlines. 
• Organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, client-focused litigation environment. 

Van Wey & Metzler offers the opportunity to work for a boutique law firm with a national reputation for excellence in medical malpractice and birth injury litigation. Our experienced attorneys and staff fiercely advocate for victims and families facing some of the worst moments of their lives. We strive for the gold standard in everything we do, providing fair, exceptional representation with compassion and purpose.

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