Insurance Defense Paralegal / Legal Assistant

About the Role

Our client is a civil trial law firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Texas, with over 250 years of combined litigation and courtroom experience. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal/Legal Assistant to support attorneys in complex civil litigation. The ideal candidate is highly organized, a strong communicator, and comfortable working in a fast-paced trial practice environment. This role offers hands-on involvement in commercial litigation, insurance defense, and personal injury defense.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Conduct legal and factual research.
• Organize and manage case files from inception through trial, including digital workflows.
• File documents in state and federal courts, electronically and when required in person.
• Maintain case calendars and track deadlines, hearings, trial settings, and discovery schedules.
• Communicate with clients, court personnel, opposing counsel, witnesses, and experts.
• Assist with depositions and trial preparation, including exhibit organization and trial binders.
• Summarize depositions, medical records, and other case materials.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, meetings, and court appearances.
• Accurately record billable time on a consistent basis.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in civil litigation.
• Strong working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Experience with Texas e-filing (eFileTexas).
• Paralegal Certificate preferred or equal on-the-job experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Experience with legal practice management software such as Clio or similar.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to draft, proofread, and edit legal documents with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to meet the firm's expectation of 100 billable hours per month.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in commercial litigation, insurance defense, or personal injury defense.
• Ability to anticipate attorney needs and proactively manage tasks.
• Strong time-management skills and comfort working independently.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a client-service mindset.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and long-term career growth.

About Firm Culture

We take great pride in cultivating a professional, collaborative, and forward-thinking work environment. For more than two decades, our firm has maintained a strong reputation for excellence in civil litigation, supported by a team that values integrity, accountability, and high-quality legal representation. With more than 250 years of combined trial experience, we remain firmly committed to delivering exceptional results for our clients while fostering a workplace where legal professionals can build long, meaningful careers.

We are a fast-paced, growth-oriented litigation firm that encourages independence and hands-on engagement at every stage of the litigation process. Our attorneys and paralegals work closely together in a supportive, team-driven atmosphere that mirrors the values of a family-like environment—trust, mutual respect, and a shared commitment to outstanding client service.

Professional development is central to our culture. We provide mentorship, training, and opportunities for courtroom exposure to ensure that each team member continues to grow both personally and professionally. Our adoption of modern legal technologies—including Clio, automation tools, and digital workflow systems—ensures that our team has the resources needed to work efficiently and effectively.