Paralegal - Litigation

Litigation ParalegalOur client, a growing Liberty Texas-area law firm, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support their attorneys through all phases of litigation. The ideal candidate will have a degree and/or a paralegal certificate, as well as 4 or more years of litigation experience.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesPrepare, revise, proofread, and format legal correspondence, pleadings, motions, discovery, exhibits, and other legal documents with exceptional accuracy.Maintain organized electronic and physical case files, ensuring all documents, correspondence, notes, and records are filed appropriately.Receive, organize, and distribute incoming mail and legal correspondence to the appropriate attorney in a timely manner.Manage attorney calendars, including court appearances, hearings, mediations, depositions, meetings, filing deadlines, and other critical dates.Prepare, file, and electronically file court documents in compliance with applicable court rules and deadlines.Perform quality control review of legal documents to ensure accuracy in grammar, spelling, punctuation, formatting, and citation.Conduct public records and legal research, including searches through the Texas Secretary of State, Texas Department of Insurance, county clerk records, and other governmental databases.Perform litigation and lawsuit searches as requested.Draft routine legal pleadings and motions, including but not limited to Motions for Default Judgment, Motions for Protective Order, and other procedural filings.Monitor hearing and mediation notices and promptly notify supervising attorneys of scheduling updates.Communicate professionally and courteously with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, vendors, and third parties.Maintain confidentiality of client information and sensitive legal matters.Assist attorneys with additional legal and administrative projects as assigned.QualificationsDegree and/or a Paralegal Certificate is preferred.High school diploma or equivalent required.Minimum of 3 or more years of professional experience as a litigation paralegal.Experience with healthcare insurance collections is preferred.Prior legal assistant or litigation support experience preferred.Experience handling hospital lien claims or litigation support is highly desirable.Experience with electronic court filing systems (state and federal) preferred.Proficiency with online legal research tools and public record databases.Excellent proofreading, grammar, and document formatting skills.Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.Computer SkillsProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.Experience with legal case management and document management software is a plus.