Johnson Law Group
Sr. Litigation Paralegal, Personal Injury
Johnson Law Group, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
We seek a highly experienced, self-motivated Senior Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join our Auto Accident Personal Injury Division. You will support a significant volume of plaintiff-side injury cases from intake through trial, demonstrating leadership, precision, and client-centered excellence. Spanish language proficiency is a plus.
What You'll Do
Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload from intake through trial and post-trial resolution. Draft, file, and manage pleadings, discovery responses, motions, complaints, subpoenas, and settlement packages. Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and medical appointments. Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, bills, deposition transcripts, and other case documents. Maintain rigorous, detailed case records in our case management system and monitor deadlines. Communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal teams; provide updates and set expectations. Support attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, trial binders, and attending trial as needed. Mentor and assist junior team members, helping to foster development and consistency. Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certification (Certified Paralegal, NALA, NFPA, or similar) preferred. Minimum 5 years' plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience, ideally with heavy auto accident volume. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with legal case management software (e.g., TrialWorks, Clio, MyCase). Strong organizational acumen, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication; high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Spanish bilingual skills highly valued. Familiarity with e-filing in Texas federal and state courts and prior leadership/mentorship experience is a strong plus. What We Offer
Competitive Compensation & Benefits Meaningful Work Collaborative Environment
Work Hours
This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Houston office, M-F 9-5pm.
What You'll Do
Manage a high-volume personal injury caseload from intake through trial and post-trial resolution. Draft, file, and manage pleadings, discovery responses, motions, complaints, subpoenas, and settlement packages. Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and medical appointments. Review, analyze, and summarize medical records, bills, deposition transcripts, and other case documents. Maintain rigorous, detailed case records in our case management system and monitor deadlines. Communicate effectively with clients, medical providers, insurance carriers, and internal teams; provide updates and set expectations. Support attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, trial binders, and attending trial as needed. Mentor and assist junior team members, helping to foster development and consistency. Qualifications
Associate's or Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certification (Certified Paralegal, NALA, NFPA, or similar) preferred. Minimum 5 years' plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience, ideally with heavy auto accident volume. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and experience with legal case management software (e.g., TrialWorks, Clio, MyCase). Strong organizational acumen, attention to detail, ability to prioritize and multi-task under pressure, and excellent problem-solving skills. Outstanding written and verbal communication; high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and ethical standards. Spanish bilingual skills highly valued. Familiarity with e-filing in Texas federal and state courts and prior leadership/mentorship experience is a strong plus. What We Offer
Competitive Compensation & Benefits Meaningful Work Collaborative Environment
Work Hours
This is a full-time, in-person position based in our Houston office, M-F 9-5pm.