Paralegal ( PI )

About the role

This position is ideal for a paralegal who prefers substantive, high-level work over volume-based caseloads. You will work closely with Attorneys and Partners, managing approximately 25-30 active catastrophic injury cases requiring deep analysis, discovery, and trial preparation. The boutique, plaintiff‑side personal injury law firm is located in the Uptown area of Dallas, handles high‑exposure catastrophic injury matters (not car wrecks), and offers direct attorney access, complex meaningful litigation work, a quality‑first environment (not volume driven), and a stable, growing team with long‑term career potential.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff-side personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and litigation support documents
• Organize, review, and analyze extensive medical records and case materials
• Coordinate with clients, experts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Track deadlines and ensure precision in all filings and case documentation
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and strategy support

Qualifications

• 5+ years of plaintiff personal injury paralegal experience
• Experience handling matters from pre-litigation through trial
• Background in catastrophic or complex injury cases
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Stable work history (strong tenure preferred, but not seeking a 20+ year paralegal at one firm)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, Access)
• Ability to work in-office, Monday‑Friday, 8:30 AM‑5:30 PM
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• $80,000+ base salary, commensurate with experience
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Health insurance begins the 1st of the month following start date
• 401(k) eligibility after 90 days
• Long-term growth opportunity as the firm continues to expand