Insurance Defense Paralegal

Temp-to-hire Insurance Defense Paralegal Houston

A complex litigation law firm located in the Galleria area of Houston is seeking a temp-to-hire insurance defense paralegal to join their team. Candidates must have 5+ years of litigation experience and be well-versed in filing in state (Texas) and federal courts. Duties include:

• Review, organize, and summarize case files and documents to support attorneys in trial preparation.
• Examine records to identify additional information needed to advance case strategy.
• Draft routine legal documents, including notices, affidavits, memoranda, and correspondence.
• Prepare and coordinate discovery materials.
• Order, review, and summarize medical records as needed.
• Analyze case matters and prepare evaluations and status reports for clients.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, staff, and external parties to exchange or obtain information.
• Record billable time daily using the firm's accounting and billing software.
• Manage multiple assignments and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment, maintaining efficiency and a high level of accuracy under pressure.
• Utilize firm software effectively and adapt to handling tasks from multiple team members.
• Adhere to ethical standards as outlined in the applicable State Rules of Professional Conduct.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of recent insurance defense paralegal experience, including both state and federal litigation.
• Bachelor's degree and/or an ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Pro.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to meet deadlines while balancing multiple projects with competing priorities.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, with a positive and professional demeanor when interacting with clients, opposing counsel, and mediators.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion, sound judgment, and professionalism.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to define issues, gather data, assess facts, and draw well-supported conclusions.
• Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and a commitment to quality improvement.

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