Senior Paralegal

About the role

Arnold & Itkin LLP (“AI”) is seeking an experienced, motivated Senior Paralegal to join our team in Houston, supporting our trial attorneys in high-profile litigation across the country. AI is one of the top trial firms in the U.S., with offices in Houston, Dallas, Midland, San Antonio, Albuquerque, and Baton Rouge. The firm has recovered billions of dollars for clients and set records nationwide with verdicts and settlements in nearly every state.

• $8 billion punitive damages verdict for single products liability plaintiff
• $557 million verdict for woman hit by a train
• $222 million verdict for widow of man killed in industrial accident
• $205 million settlement for multiple clients on the eve of trial
• $171 million settlement for numerous industrial workers
• $117 million verdict for pregnant woman in tragic car accident
• $110 million settlement for individuals harmed by dangerous products
• $87 million settlement for man severely burned in an industrial job
• $76.6 million verdict against Johnson & Johnson for failing to warn about side effects of an anti-psychotic drug
• $72 million settlement for man injured in oil field accident
• $44 million verdict for man who lost his leg in a crane collapse
• $41 million verdict in commercial dispute—the largest commercial verdict in the state of Hawaii
• $39.7 million verdict for man injured in a workplace fire

Responsibilities

• Work primarily under the direction of assigned attorneys and/or paralegals to meet firm and client needs.
• Handle multiple voluminous cases in state and federal court, as well as cases in other states.
• Assist in all aspects of the litigation process, including discovery, motion practice, hearings, mediations, trials, and arbitrations.
• Prepare legal documents including petitions, answers, discovery, motions, pre-trial motions, legal memoranda, waivers, memos, case briefs, medical record requests, Rule 11 agreements, settlements, and client correspondence.
• Compile deposition and trial notebooks, client interviews, pleadings, motions, pre-trial motions, depositions, investigations, mediation settlements, and manage all discovery phases, including interrogatories, production, disclosures, and requests for admissions.
• Prepare Letters of Protection (LOPs), communicate with medical providers and lienholders.
• Proofread and correctly format all materials.
• Provide assistance to other paralegals within assigned teams to meet firm and client needs.
• Organize and prioritize workload to facilitate team effort and accomplish firm and client goals.
• Adhere to firm policies, including attendance, dress code, security, and confidentiality.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation experience, including actual courtroom trial experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certification from an ABA-approved program (preferred).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of plaintiff personal injury litigation, including court practices, requirements, and deadlines in state and federal courts.
• Proven ability to manage complex cases independently from file to trial.
• Proactive work ethic, strong decision-making skills, attention to detail, and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively as a team.
• Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.

Benefits

• Top-of-market pay with discretionary bonuses based on firm profitability, tenure, and performance.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (AI covers 100% of employee-only medical premium).
• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions after one year (3% of gross pay per paycheck, not subject to vesting).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA), if eligible.
• 11 paid holidays plus additional Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Short-term disability (100% employer-paid).
• Voluntary long-term disability, basic life & AD&D ($50K provided by firm), accident & critical illness coverage.
• LifeMart discounts and discounted gym memberships via Well on Target.
• Employee & client referral bonuses.
• Professional development opportunities.

Schedule

This is a full-time position based in Houston. Willingness to work extended hours, evenings, weekends, and travel as required.