Personal Injury/Oil Gas Paralegal

GPAC - Frisco, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Frisco, TX

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal with a focus on Personal Injury or Oil and Gas law to join our boutique law firm located in Frisco, Texas. This position is in-person and offers a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated professional who values work-life balance and a supportive work environment. Our firm is committed to providing exceptional legal services to our clients, and we are looking for someone who can contribute to our mission through effective case management and legal support. As a Paralegal, you will assist attorneys in all aspects of case management, which includes drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence from scratch. You will conduct thorough legal research and analysis using various resources to support case preparation and strategy. Maintaining organized and up-to-date case files, documentation, and records will be a critical part of your role. You will also be responsible for communicating effectively with clients, witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in cases, ensuring that all parties are informed and engaged throughout the legal process. In addition to these responsibilities, you will coordinate and schedule appointments, hearings, and depositions, assist with trial preparation—including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics—and provide support during trial proceedings, which may include note-taking and document management. Administrative tasks will also be part of your duties to support the efficient operation of the firm. This role requires a proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all aspects of case management, including drafting legal documents, pleadings, and correspondence from scratch.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using various resources to support case preparation and strategy.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files, documentation, and records.
• Communicate effectively with clients, witnesses, experts, and other parties involved in cases.
• Coordinate and schedule appointments, hearings, and depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation, including exhibit preparation, witness coordination, and courtroom logistics.
• Provide support during trial proceedings, including note-taking and document management.
• Handle administrative tasks as needed to support the efficient operation of the firm.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a paralegal, with a focus on either personal injury (defense experience preferred, but plaintiff experience will be considered) or oil and gas law.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents and correspondence from scratch.
• Strong litigation experience, including familiarity with court procedures and rules.
• Excellent research skills and the ability to analyze complex legal issues.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency with legal research tools and software (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis, CaseMap).

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, including medical, vision, and dental.
• 401(k) retirement plan eligibility after six months of employment.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.