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. We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with expertise in Texas law to join our team. This role demands exceptional legal acumen, precision, and leadership in guiding and enhancing our paralegal team. As a Litigation Paralegal at Bush & Bush Law Group, you will play a pivotal role in developing legal strategies, supervising paralegal staff, and directly supporting litigation efforts. The ideal candidate will possess advanced legal drafting skills, a strategic mindset, and the ability to independently craft comprehensive legal documents.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:
Supervision & Training: Lead, mentor, and develop our foreign paralegal staff, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency in their work
Discovery Craftsmanship: 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
Jury Charge Development: Prepare precise jury charges that identify critical elements needed for successful case outcomes. Utilize these charges to draft petitions, complaints, and targeted discovery aimed at gathering key evidence to satisfy the elements of the jury charge
Legal Drafting: Draft comprehensive petitions, pleadings, and complaints for cases in both state and federal court jurisdictions, while meticulously addressing all relevant legal elements and strategic objectives
Evidence Analysis: 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
Deadline Management: Proactively monitor and adhere to all court deadlines and statutes, guaranteeing the timely and error-free submission of all legal documents
Trial Preparation: Assemble flawless and comprehensive trial binders, preparing all necessary materials to support attorneys in court proceedings
Motion Drafting: Draft legal motions as needed, applying in-depth analysis and clear articulation of legal arguments
Qualifications:
Experience: A minimum of 5 years of paralegal experience specializing in Texas Plaintiff's Personal Injury Law, with substantial exposure to complex litigation
Expertise: Demonstrate ability to independently draft and respond to discovery requests and develop tailored legal strategies from scratch
Skills: 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
Leadership: Ability to effectively train, supervise, and inspire a team of junior and foreign paralegals
Remote Work Capability: Comfortable and effective in a fully remote working environment while maintaining high standards of performance and accountability
Benefits
Positive Culture: Be part of a supportive and innovative leadership team
Impactful Role: Play a critical role in shaping the future of a growing firm
Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a generous salary, performance bonuses, and benefits package
Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and ongoing professional development
Work-Life Balance: Flexible work arrangements to support a healthy balance between personal and professional life
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting
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