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Taunton Snyder & Parish P.C - Cypress, TX
posted about 1 month ago
Full-time
Remote - Cypress, TX
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
About the position
The Insurance Defense Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant will support attorneys in a Texas law firm by organizing cases, drafting legal documents, and communicating with various parties involved in litigation. This full-time position requires a proactive individual who can manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively while working under the supervision of assigned attorneys.
Responsibilities
- Organize and analyze case files and records according to firm procedures.
- Draft legal documents including FOIA requests, notices, discovery, pleadings, affidavits, subpoenas, and trial exhibits for attorney review.
- Coordinate with third-party vendors to obtain medical records and other necessary documentation via subpoenas and depositions.
- Communicate effectively with clients, court personnel, and other parties involved in cases.
- Maintain electronic case files and ensure proper indexing, filing, and scanning procedures are followed.
- Coordinate multiple calendar schedules for attorneys and manage appointments related to cases.
- Assist in client meetings, hearings, mediations, and trials as assigned.
- Log and submit case time and expense billing for case files.
- Present information clearly and respond to inquiries from attorneys, clients, and vendors.
Requirements
- Paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
- Four-year undergraduate degree preferred but not required.
- 3 to 5 years of experience in insurance defense matters as a paralegal in a Texas law firm.
- Knowledge of litigation discovery processes.
- Typing speed of at least 65 WPM.
- Exceptional computer skills, particularly in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and Adobe Software.
- Experience with timekeeping and billing systems.
- Excellent English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and state and federal e-filing procedures.
Benefits
- Full-time position with a consistent schedule from Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm CST.
