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Litigation Paralegal

Guerra Law Firm, Mcallen, TX, United States


Job Description
Civil Litigation –

Personal Injury “Plaintiff” Paralegal - 10 + years experience required.

Serious Inquiries Only! College diploma required.

Guerra Law Firm PC is an established 25+ year personal injury firm seeking a Paralegal at the McAllen, TX office. Guerra Law Firm strives to provide the best legal product to all clients.

Guerra Law Firm PC is dedicated to providing exceptional legal support, a teamwork environment, and great customer service. This position requires a proactive personality with organizational skills, along with the ability to handle a fast‑paced environment. Spanish speaking a big plus. Knowledge in legal case management including experience in the following tasks:

Maintain discovery matters as applicable to each file – Good Organizational skills required;

Ability to complete discovery deadlines promptly. (Please detail experience with discovery to be considered)

Maintain contact with clients on a regular basis; explain procedures or forms to clients.

Understand client’s medical care and read medical records and reports; collect documentation of all damages sustained such as medical records, bills, and loss of income. Document expenses;

E‑file all pleadings and new lawsuits.

Maintain Law Firm calendar – schedule depositions, coordinate mediations, schedule hearings, calendar deadlines, etc.

Ability to look ahead on files and consider actions;

Strong ability to draft Motions, Notices, Discovery, prep binders, etc. Prepare case for trial;

Always maintain integrity and professional posture in the office and towards client(s);

10 + years' experience in Personal Injury Litigation is required.

Our ideal candidate possesses unquestioned integrity, discipline, systems/ procedures oriented, detailed oriented, motivated, self‑starter, ability to multi‑task, and an excellent communicator (written and verbal) and to get along with others.

To apply for this position, submit a resume and a concise paragraph(s) stating why this position is for you, including experience with discovery. All requirements must be submitted to be considered.

Requirements
Job Type: Full‑time

Paralegal: 10 years +

Microsoft Office: 5 years (Required)

Education: Bachelor's

Language: Bilingual in English and Spanish

Salary: $30 - $35 per hour / $60,000 - $70,000 per year + benefits

Schedule: Monday to Friday 8 AM – 5 PM

Work Location: One location

Work Remotely: No

Company Description
Law Firm that handles serious injury cases. Applicant should possess excellent organizational skills. Challenging but interesting work for one with unquestionable integrity. Salary considered with experience level.

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