Litigation Paralegal / Legal Assistant

Paralegal / Litigation Assistant – Personal Injury

Location: Sugar Land, TX (On-site, Full-Time)
Company: REED & TERRY, LLP / Small Personal Injury Law Firm

About the Job

Our small but busy personal injury law firm in Sugar Land is looking for an experienced Litigation Paralegal / Assistant to join our team. You will work directly with one of the firm’s partners to manage a docket of personal injury cases. Each partner has two assistants that perform different tasks and responsibilities. Most cases are pending in Fort Bend, Harris, and surrounding counties.

REED & TERRY, LLP has been in business for more than 30 years (since 1994). This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on litigation work in a friendly, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Calendar litigation deadlines, hearings, and trial settings
• Track statutes of limitations and ensure timely filings
• Ensure compliance with local rules and filing requirements
• Schedule depositions, mediations, hearings and client appointments
• Draft and file petitions, motions, discovery requests, and discovery responses
• Communicate with court staff and process servers regarding service of process
• Prepare settlement documents, closing statements, and release paperwork
• Communicate with clients, witnesses, experts, opposing counsel, and court staff
• Issue firm checks for case expenses and client settlements
• Prepare billing records and affidavits for court filings
• Maintain organized case files and assist with trial preparation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of civil litigation experience (personal injury preferred)
• Knowledge of relevant Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, Adobe, and eFiling
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines efficiently
• Experience with case management software (Cloudlex, Needles, Filevine, or similar) preferred

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
• In-office position

Compensation

• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Supportive and professional work environment
• Flexible schedule and paid vacation time

Work Location

• In person at our Sugar Land, TX office

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person