Sr. Litigation Paralegal

About the Firm

The Joe Stephens Law Firm PC, also known as 713 Axident, is a Houston law firm led by Attorney Joe Stephens, a board-certified trial lawyer with decades of experience representing people who have been seriously injured. The firm handles personal injury matters, including car and truck accidents, workplace injuries, premises liability, product liability, and wrongful death, as well as DWI defense.

Attorney Stephens is known for his commitment to his clients and his determination to see every case through. Our team works hard to make sure every person who contacts the firm is treated with care, respect, and honesty from the very first call.

About the Role

As our Personal Injury Paralegal, you will help move cases forward from investigation and demand through litigation and trial. You will draft documents, gather and organize medical records and evidence, manage deadlines, and keep clients informed so every file is accurate and ready for the next step.

You will work under the supervision of the Managing Attorney alongside our attorneys and case managers. This is a non-attorney role, and all legal advice and settlement decisions are made by an attorney.

What You'll Do

• Draft pleadings, discovery, motions, and correspondence for attorney review
• Request, track, and review medical records and bills, and prepare medical chronologies and damages summaries
• Calendar court and discovery deadlines, and prepare filings through eFileTexas
• Schedule depositions, hearings, and mediations, and coordinate with court reporters and opposing counsel
• Prepare exhibits, deposition summaries, and trial notebooks
• Keep clients informed with regular, compassionate case updates
• Maintain organized, complete files in our case management system

What You Bring

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (paralegal certificate, associate, or bachelor’s degree preferred)
• 2+ years of experience as a paralegal or legal assistant in personal injury or civil litigation
• Working knowledge of the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and eFileTexas
• Experience drafting discovery and pleadings, and reviewing medical records and bills
• Strong organization, writing, and proofreading skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Experience with case management software (Filevine, Needles, SmartAdvocate, Clio, CasePeer, or similar), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred

• Certified Paralegal (NALA) or Board Certified Paralegal – Personal Injury Trial Law (TBLS)
• Experience with auto, trucking, premises liability, or wrongful death cases
• Experience preparing medical chronologies and demand packages
• Trial preparation experience
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (spoken and written) [confirm required or preferred]

Schedule and Location

This is an on-site position, hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional extended hours during trial preparation. Occasional local travel to courthouses, mediations, and depositions is required.

Pay: $55,400.00 - $72,900.00 per year

Work Location: In person