Litigation Paralegal at SnappyCX

About our client

Our client is a plaintiff-side personal injury and civil litigation firm based in Houston, Texas. They handle trucking and commercial vehicle accidents, motor vehicle collisions, rideshare liability, wrongful death, legal malpractice, negligent nursing home care, medical malpractice, and premises liability matters. The firm is built on aggressive advocacy, disciplined case management, and exceptional client service. They are seeking a skilled, detail-oriented Litigation Paralegal to support our litigation team across approximately 50 active files.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal serves as the operational backbone of our litigation team. This role requires a paralegal who can manage a high-volume docket independently, produce quality discovery work product, coordinate depositions and expert witnesses, and interface with courts, clients, opposing counsel, and third-party records custodians. The ideal candidate is proactive, organized under pressure, and comfortable working across diverse practice areas in a fast-paced environment.

Practice Areas Supported

• Trucking and commercial vehicle accidents (FMCSA/CMV litigation)

• Motor vehicle accidents

• Rideshare liability (Uber, Lyft, and transportation network companies)

• Legal malpractice

• Negligent nursing home / long-term care facility claims

• Medical malpractice (Chapter 74 compliance required)

• Premises liability (negligent security, slip-and-fall, and related theories)

• Wrongful death claims arising from any of the above

Core Responsibilities

Discovery Drafting & Management

• Draft written discovery including Requests for Production, Interrogatories, Requests for Admission, and Requests for Disclosure under Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

• Draft responses to written discovery received from opposing parties; review, organize, and assemble responsive documents for production

• Prepare and maintain privilege logs; coordinate redaction review with supervising attorney

• Monitor discovery deadlines and respond to or send supplemental discovery as required

• Use BriefPoint or comparable platform to manage and organize discovery responses

Deposition Coordination

• Schedule and coordinate in-person and video (Zoom) depositions of fact witnesses, treating providers, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses

• Prepare and serve notices of deposition, subpoenas, and deposition topics for corporate representative depositions

• Arrange court reporters and videographers; manage remote link logistics and confirm all party appearances

• Prepare deposition summary outlines and chronological exhibit binders for attorney review

• Collect, index, and electronically organize deposition transcripts and exhibits following completion

Third-Party & Government Records Retrieval

• Draft and submit Public Information Act (PIA) requests to Texas state agencies, municipalities, law enforcement agencies, and regulatory bodies

• Obtain medical records, billing records, and employment records through HIPAA-compliant authorizations and subpoenas

• Retrieve trucking-related records including driver qualification files, ELD/GPS data, DVIRs, and maintenance logs from carriers and third-party vendors (Motive, KeepTruckin, J.J. Keller, etc.)

• Request and track HHSC, DADS, and Long-Term Care Ombudsman records in nursing home matters

• Follow up on outstanding records requests and document all correspondence and receipt dates in the case management system

Case & Docket Management

• Maintain and monitor all deadlines across approximately 50 active litigation files using MyCase or comparable case management platform

• Track and calendar scheduling orders, discovery cutoff dates, expert designation deadlines, and trial settings

• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and discovery in Texas state courts through eFileTexas; monitor TylerTech filing confirmations

• Draft routine motions (motions to compel, motions for extension of time, agreed scheduling order modifications) for attorney review and approval

• Maintain organized electronic case files; ensure all documents are properly named, dated, and categorized

Trial Preparation Support

• Prepare trial exhibit lists, witness lists, and deposition designations

• Organize and index trial exhibit binders (physical and electronic) and coordinate pre-trial submissions

• Assist with jury charge research, trial notebook preparation, and pre-trial briefing support

• Coordinate subpoena service for trial witnesses; maintain trial team communication log

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of paralegal experience in plaintiff-side personal injury or civil litigation required; 3+ years preferred

• Texas paralegal certificate, ABA-approved paralegal program certificate, or Associate's/Bachelor's degree with equivalent litigation experience

• Demonstrated proficiency drafting Texas civil discovery under the Texas Rules of Civil Procedure

• Experience with Chapter 74 expert report requirements (medical malpractice) strongly preferred

• Familiarity with FMCSA regulations and trucking litigation evidence (ELD, DVIR, HOS logs) a significant plus

• Proficiency with case management software (MyCase preferred) and eFileTexas

• Strong working knowledge of Harris County District Court local rules and procedures

• Excellent written communication, organizational, and time-management skills

• Strong work ethic with a hard-working, dependable approach to daily responsibilities

• Eagerness to learn firm processes, practice area nuances, and evolving legal technology

• Technologically proficient and comfortable adopting new software platforms, remote collaboration tools, and digital workflows

• Reliable high-speed internet connection required for fully remote work

Compensation

• Hourly or monthly rate commensurate with experience; remote/virtual position