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Litigation Legal Assistant

$65k - $75k

Orion Placement

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 yearly

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Be a true litigation partner on serious, high-stakes plaintiff-side cases, not a volume desk
  • Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and see cases through active trial preparation
  • Join a stable, respected litigation team that values long-term careers and professionalism
  • Gain hands-on exposure to complex personal injury matters with real impact on clients' lives
  • Earn performance-based bonuses tied to contribution, reliability, and results

Location

Houston, TX — this is a full-time, 100% in-office role for professionals who thrive in a collaborative litigation environment.

Note

This role requires hands-on Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience and direct involvement with trial preparation. Candidates without this background will not be considered.Bankruptcy, tax, real estate or immigration law is not a good fit for us

About Us

We are a highly respected plaintiff-side litigation practice known for tackling complex, high-value cases and delivering results for injured clients. Our team is intentionally built with experienced, detail-driven professionals who take pride in their work and commit long-term. We value accountability, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

  • Manage personal injury litigation files from lawsuit filing through resolution with exceptional organization and accuracy
  • Support attorneys through active trial preparation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
  • Draft, format, and proofread Texas state and federal pleadings, motions, and discovery under attorney supervision
  • Coordinate Texas e-filing, docketing, deadlines, court dates, and discovery cutoffs
  • Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and digital trial presentations
  • Act as a professional and compassionate liaison with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
  • Order, track, and organize medical, billing, and insurance records, including compliance with Texas CPRC 18.001

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of continuous Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
  • Demonstrated trial preparation experience or direct trial exposure
  • Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
  • Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management systems
  • Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced trial attorneys, and valued for your consistency and professionalism. This is a place where legal assistants build careers, not just jobs, and where your work directly contributes to outcomes that matter.

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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

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