Junior Litigation Paralegal

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. Responsibilities: 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. Qualifications: 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. 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.

Compensation:
$55,000-$68,000 per year