Amaro Law Firm

Senior Paralegal

Amaro Law Firm

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Houston • Texas • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Case Management: Oversee cases from sign-up to post-verdict or settlement, including drafting discovery, e-filing, preparing trial notebooks, ordering medical records, coordinating medical appointments, and responding to client inquiries.
  • Litigation Support: Schedule depositions, coordinate with record retrieval and deposition companies, and assist attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials.
  • Docket Oversight: Manage litigation dockets, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and ensure timely progress on cases.
  • Document Preparation: Draft legal documents, including motions, contracts, and agreements, with thorough knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure (TRCP) and Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (FRCP), including rules like TRCP 203 and 18.001 affidavits.
  • Administrative Tasks: Organize, index, and track files; analyze and organize information for reports; and provide courtroom and office support to attorneys.
  • Client and Team Coordination: Manage client communications and supervise support staff to ensure efficient case progression.

Requirements

  • 5 years in plaintiff personal injury litigation
  • Wrongful death/Catastrophic (Preferred)
  • Assisting attorneys in preparation for hearings and trials
  • Associate degree in paralegal studies. Certification from the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) or the American Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential.
Benefits
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Short-term/long-term disability
  • Life insurance
  • Profit-sharing 401(k) plan with employer match
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Hard Skills & Tools
case managementlitigation supportdocket oversightdocument preparationdrafting legal documentsTexas Rules of Civil ProcedureFederal Rules of Civil ProcedureKPI trackinge-filingtrial preparation
Soft Skills
client communicationteam coordinationorganizational skillsanalytical skillssupervisory skills
Certifications
Associate degree in paralegal studiesNational Association of Legal Assistants (NALA) certificationAmerican Alliance Certified Paralegal (AACP) credential