Wilsonelser
Litigation Paralegal
Houston, Texas. Posted 3 months ago
The role
The Litigation Paralegal will carry out litigation support tasks, including searches, records requests, discovery, drafting filings and trial preparation. The job is at a national law firm and requires billable hours.
What you will do
- Conduct searches via Lexis and social media
- Process and follow up on authorizations for medical, employment, worker's compensation, disability, tax, union, educational and other records
- Order records and maintain a production log
- Review, analyze and organize document productions by opposing parties and co-defendants
- Draft discovery requests and answers
- Draft stipulations, orders, motions to compel, and motions for show cause
- Redact and Bates stamp documents
- Determine, prepare and organize material needed for expert witness review, mediation, and deposition
- Trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and pre-trial filings
Required qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years' experience as a litigation paralegal or insurance claims handler in a fast paced, high volume, team-oriented environment
- Experience with pretrial discovery, hearings, arbitration and trial preparations
- Proactive, able to prioritize tasks for multiple stakeholders, including attorneys and clients
- Analytical thinking and decision-making skills
- Clear and effective oral and written communication skills
Nice to have
- Paralegal certificate
- Insurance defense experience
Benefits
- Outstanding benefits package
- 401k match
- Generous PTO plan
- Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Before you apply
- Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
- Wilson Elser participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for all new hires
About the company
Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.