Description

Our client in Houston is seeking a Trial Paralegal to join their growing team. The role involves handling the litigation process for a personal injury firm start to finish, providing support to attorneys throughout the trial preparation and execution phase, and managing communication with clients and other parties involved.

Responsibilities:

• Handle the entire litigation process, from inception to final resolution.

• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including organizing trial binders, exhibits, summaries, and demonstratives.

• Coordinate electronic discovery processes, including document collection, review, and production.

• Maintain electronic and physical case files, ensuring all documents are accurately organized and easily retrievable.

• Conduct legal and factual research to assist lawyers with case strategy.

• Assist in creating and revising pleadings, correspondence, discovery documents, and other legal filings.

• Schedule depositions, prepare summaries, and assist with organizing and coordinating witnesses for trial.

• File documents with state and federal courts, including e-filings, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

• Serve as the primary liaison for case-related inquiries from clients, opposing counsel, court clerks, and vendors.

• Provide support for post-trial motions and appeals processes as needed.

Requirements • Proficiency in using Aderant for various legal operations

• Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat for document handling and sharing

• Experience with Automated City Register Information System (ACRIS) for property records

• Skilled in using Case Management Software for organizing and managing legal cases

• Knowledge of CompuLaw for calendaring and docketing

• Ability to handle Billing Functions efficiently

• Experience in preparing and delivering Briefings to legal teams

• Effective Calendar Management skills to coordinate meetings and court dates

• Experience in Claim Administration, managing all aspects of legal claims

• Excellent Communication skills to liaise with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.

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