Paralegal - Houston

Overview Job ID#: 31017. Our client, a leading litigation firm, is adding a Litigation Paralegal. Hybrid schedule. Responsibilities Obtain, review, and analyze documents, including medical records, financial records, tax and employment records, and other relevant documents/information. Research and analysis of case issues, including incident facts, and party and witness background information. Perform social media and background searches. Draft/coordinate written discovery and document production and expert discovery. Compile evidence and supporting information by searching records, discovery documents, transcripts, libraries, and databases. Track all discovery and pleadings deadlines. Correspond with clients and opposing law firms. Communicate issues with experts; investigate qualifications and experience, including prior transcripts, testimony, and articles. Coordinate inspections. Correspond/coordinate with investigators. Coordinate with support services and clients, opposing law firms, and courts. Generate status reports, logs, and indices. Trial preparation, including trial notebooks, exhibits, and witness files; trial logistics; trial attendance (may require travel). Requirements 5+ years’ experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense. Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and/or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program or substantial equivalent experience in catastrophic personal injury/wrongful death defense will be considered in lieu of education. Above-average proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat. Strong analytical skills; advanced oral and written communication skills. Strong time management and organizational skills with an ability to work in a high-volume office and team environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Professional Alternatives