Litigation Legal Assistant

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 yearly

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Be a true litigation partner on serious, high-stakes plaintiff-side cases, not a volume desk
• Work closely with seasoned trial attorneys and see cases through active trial preparation
• Join a stable, respected litigation team that values long-term careers and professionalism
• Gain hands-on exposure to complex personal injury matters with real impact on clients' lives
• Earn performance-based bonuses tied to contribution, reliability, and results

Location

Houston, TX — this is a full-time, 100% in-office role for professionals who thrive in a collaborative litigation environment.

Note

This role requires hands-on Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience and direct involvement with trial preparation. Candidates without this background will not be considered.Bankruptcy, tax, real estate or immigration law is not a good fit for us

About Us

We are a highly respected plaintiff-side litigation practice known for tackling complex, high-value cases and delivering results for injured clients. Our team is intentionally built with experienced, detail-driven professionals who take pride in their work and commit long-term. We value accountability, collaboration, and excellence in everything we do. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage personal injury litigation files from lawsuit filing through resolution with exceptional organization and accuracy
• Support attorneys through active trial preparation, including depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Draft, format, and proofread Texas state and federal pleadings, motions, and discovery under attorney supervision
• Coordinate Texas e-filing, docketing, deadlines, court dates, and discovery cutoffs
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness materials, and digital trial presentations
• Act as a professional and compassionate liaison with clients, courts, medical providers, and opposing counsel
• Order, track, and organize medical, billing, and insurance records, including compliance with Texas CPRC 18.001

Qualifications

• 3+ years of continuous Texas plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
• Demonstrated trial preparation experience or direct trial exposure
• Strong knowledge of Texas Rules of Civil Procedure and local court rules
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and prioritization skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management systems
• Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus, not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will be trusted with meaningful responsibility, supported by experienced trial attorneys, and valued for your consistency and professionalism. This is a place where legal assistants build careers, not just jobs, and where your work directly contributes to outcomes that matter.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

6/30 STRICT QUALIFIER: Only submit highly qualified candidates. Be strict on job-hoppers — if the candidate's current employer tenure is less than 1 year, ask why they left (or are leaving) and include the explanation in the submission notes.

Requirements: Must-have: 3+ yrs plaintiff personal injury litigation experience. Bankruptcy, tax, real estate or immigration law is not a good fit for us

• Nice to haves: Bilingual Spanish

• Preferred Years as Associate: 3+

• Additional context: Relocation- [no]. Packages - [no]

Submission Email: DON'T SUBMIT TILL YOU SPEAK WITH JON ABOUT THE CANDIDATS: Randy - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Plaintiff-side personal injury trial firm in Houston seeking an experienced litigation legal assistant. Role supports attorneys through active litigation and trial prep. Long-term stability and Texas PI experience required.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation (Bi-lingual a Plus) - Sorrels Law - JPC- 1361 - Source

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• Client job title: Legal Assistant – Personal Injury Litigation (Bi-lingual a Plus)

• Location: Houston, TX .

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 3

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Personal Injury Legal Assistant, Litigation Legal Assistant, PI Litigation Assistant, Trial Legal Assistant, Plaintiff Personal Injury Staff

• # of hires needed: 1

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