Paralegal
Paralegal
Insurance Defense
Location: Houston - off Allen Parkway
Fully in office
Salary: up to $90k + benefits, parking paid
Key Responsibilities:
Case Management: Assist attorneys in managing caseloads, including maintaining files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring timely responses to court orders and discovery requests.
Document Preparation: Draft, proofread, and file legal documents such as pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
Discovery: Coordinate and manage discovery processes, including document production, interrogatories, and depositions. Prepare discovery requests and responses.
Research: Conduct legal research and gather relevant case law, statutes, and regulations. Summarize findings for attorneys.
Client Interaction: Communicate with clients, witnesses, and experts to gather information and provide case updates. Prepare clients and witnesses for depositions and court appearances.
Court Filings: Prepare and file documents with the court, ensuring compliance with procedural rules and deadlines.
Case Analysis: Assist in analyzing case facts and evidence, preparing case summaries, and developing case strategies.
Administrative Support: Organize and maintain case files, including electronic filing systems. Manage scheduling of meetings, depositions, and court appearances.
Compliance: Ensure adherence to legal procedures and ethical standards in all aspects of case management and documentation.
Education: Associate?s or Bachelor?s degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Studies, or a related field; or equivalent work experience.
Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on insurance defense preferred.
Skills:
- Proficiency in legal research and writing.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficiency with legal research tools and case management software.
- Certification: Paralegal certification from a recognized organization (e.g., NALA, NFPA) is preferred but not required.
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Interested candidates please send resume in Word format Please reference job code 132269 when responding to this ad.
