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Job ID#: 39973
Join a Leading Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Team
A well-established and respected plaintiff personal injury law firm in Houston is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented, and career-minded Personal Injury Litigation Legal Assistant with 2–3+ years of Texas personal injury litigation experience to join its growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a legal professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced litigation environment, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and is looking to build a long-term career supporting trial attorneys in complex personal injury cases.
Key Responsibilities
As a Litigation Legal Assistant, you will play a vital role in managing cases from the filing of a lawsuit through trial and resolution.
Responsibilities include:
- Manage plaintiff personal injury litigation files from lawsuit filing through case resolution while maintaining organized electronic files.
- Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
- Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness subpoenas, and other trial materials.
- Draft, format, proofread, and file pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses under attorney supervision.
- Electronically file documents in Texas state and federal courts while tracking litigation deadlines, court settings, and discovery schedules.
- Serve as a professional and compassionate point of contact for clients, medical providers, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
- Order, track, and organize medical, billing, and insurance records, including managing Texas Civil Practice & Remedies Code §18.001 affidavits.
- Support attorneys in maintaining an organized, trial-ready caseload while ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the litigation process.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- 2–3+ years of experience handling plaintiff personal injury litigation in Texas.
- Experience assisting attorneys with active litigation and trial preparation.
- Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and Texas court filing procedures.
- Experience using Texas state and federal e-filing systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
- Exceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail.
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced litigation environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- A proven history of professionalism, dependability, and long-term employment commitment.
What You'll Bring
Successful candidates are:
- Highly organized and proactive.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
- Calm under pressure and able to adapt to changing priorities.
- Team-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Passionate about supporting attorneys and helping clients through the litigation process.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of $65,000–$75,000+, depending on experience
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Stable, collaborative, and professional work environment
- Opportunity to work alongside experienced trial attorneys on meaningful plaintiff personal injury cases
If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your experience is valued and your contributions make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.
