Personal Injury Paralegal
Omar Khawaja Personal Injury Lawyers, Houston, TX, United States
About Us
The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for clients who have been wrongfully injured. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and achieving justice for those who have suffered due to others’ negligence.
Position Overview
Our firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with extensive personal injury litigation experience to support our attorneys through all stages of the litigation process. Must have 8+ years of experience as a Paralegal. Overall organization and attention to detail are paramount to this position along with the willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, lawyers and other paralegals over the phone and in-person.
Job Duties
Draft, review, and file litigation pleadings including petitions, motions, notices, and discovery responses
Coordinate and track service of process and follow up on service completion
Manage and monitor all litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders
Prepare discovery requests and responses including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for disclosure
Organize and maintain litigation case files within the firm’s case management system
Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Coordinate with clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts through interviewing and follow-up to gather essential case information
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation and review of records and exhibits
Prepare comprehensive trial, mediation, and deposition binders
Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and litigation updates
Maintain detailed documentation of case activity and communication within the firm’s case management software
Coordinate with medical records departments, experts, and outside vendors as needed for litigation preparation
Collaborate with attorneys and internal staff to ensure cases progress efficiently through the litigation process
Requirements
Board certified a plus
Minimum 8+ years of litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff personal injury cases
Strong experience drafting litigation documents and managing discovery
Experience preparing cases for trial preferred
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional and courteous communication with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced legal environment
Experience using case management software (Needles Neos experience preferred)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate case documentation
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The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja is a leading personal injury law firm dedicated to advocating for clients who have been wrongfully injured. Our team of experienced attorneys is committed to providing exceptional legal representation and achieving justice for those who have suffered due to others’ negligence.
Position Overview
Our firm is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal with extensive personal injury litigation experience to support our attorneys through all stages of the litigation process. Must have 8+ years of experience as a Paralegal. Overall organization and attention to detail are paramount to this position along with the willingness and ability to regularly interact with clients, adjusters, lawyers and other paralegals over the phone and in-person.
Job Duties
Draft, review, and file litigation pleadings including petitions, motions, notices, and discovery responses
Coordinate and track service of process and follow up on service completion
Manage and monitor all litigation deadlines to ensure compliance with court rules and scheduling orders
Prepare discovery requests and responses including interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for disclosure
Organize and maintain litigation case files within the firm’s case management system
Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances
Coordinate with clients, witnesses, medical providers, and experts through interviewing and follow-up to gather essential case information
Assist attorneys with deposition preparation and review of records and exhibits
Prepare comprehensive trial, mediation, and deposition binders
Communicate regularly with clients regarding case status and litigation updates
Maintain detailed documentation of case activity and communication within the firm’s case management software
Coordinate with medical records departments, experts, and outside vendors as needed for litigation preparation
Collaborate with attorneys and internal staff to ensure cases progress efficiently through the litigation process
Requirements
Board certified a plus
Minimum 8+ years of litigation experience, preferably in plaintiff personal injury cases
Strong experience drafting litigation documents and managing discovery
Experience preparing cases for trial preferred
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Professional and courteous communication with clients, attorneys, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fast‑paced legal environment
Experience using case management software (Needles Neos experience preferred)
Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate case documentation
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