Litigation Paralegal

About This Role

Leading and enhancing the paralegal team is a pivotal part of this role, which also involves developing legal strategies and directly supporting litigation efforts. This position suits an experienced litigation paralegal with expertise in Texas law, exceptional legal acumen, precision, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop foreign paralegal staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in their work
• Independently propound and respond to discovery requests from scratch, without reliance on pre-made templates
• Develop tailored discovery strategies based on a deep understanding of case specifics and legal requirements
• Prepare precise jury charges that identify critical elements needed for successful case outcomes
• Utilize jury charges to draft petitions, complaints, and targeted discovery aimed at gathering key evidence to satisfy the elements of the jury charge
• Draft comprehensive petitions, pleadings, and complaints for cases in both state and federal court jurisdictions, meticulously addressing all relevant legal elements and strategic objectives
• Meticulously review and analyze discovery records and gathered evidence, drafting motions to compel as necessary, and ensuring the complete and accurate presentation of case information
• Proactively monitor and adhere to all court deadlines and statutes, guaranteeing the timely and error-free submission of all legal documents
• Assemble flawless and comprehensive trial binders, preparing all necessary materials to support attorneys in court proceedings
• Draft legal motions as needed, applying in-depth analysis and clear articulation of legal arguments

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience specializing in Texas Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law, with substantial exposure to complex litigation
• Demonstrated ability to independently draft and respond to discovery requests and develop tailored legal strategies from scratch
• Proficient in crafting jury charges and aligning petitions and discovery with the key elements of the case
• Exceptional organizational skills, critical thinking, and attention to detail
• Ability to effectively train, supervise, and inspire a team of junior and foreign paralegals
• Comfortable and effective in a fully remote working environment while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability

Benefits

• Positive culture
• Impactful role in shaping the future of a growing firm
• Performance bonuses and benefits package
• Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development

About the Company

Bush & Bush Law Group is a distinguished Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law Firm specializing in auto accidents, semi-trucking accidents, employment law, and sexual assault cases.