Litigation Paralegal | Texas Experience Required

Overview

This role supports policyholders in Texas property insurance disputes. The organization is seeking a Texas Property Litigation Paralegal (Remote) to join a growing Plaintiff Property Litigation practice. The ideal candidate has experience in Texas civil litigation, enjoys taking ownership of work, stays ahead of deadlines, communicates effectively with clients, and partners closely with attorneys to move cases forward.

The practice represents insureds in disputes involving storm damage, fire losses, water losses, and other significant property insurance claims.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned Texas property-casualty litigation matters from pre-suit through resolution, ensuring cases remain organized, moving forward, and on schedule.
• Monitor and calendar litigation deadlines and critical case events, including court dates, hearings, depositions, mediations, and other key milestones.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic case files in Filevine.
• Prepare, draft, proofread, and organize litigation documents for attorney review, including pleadings, motions, discovery, subpoenas, and correspondence.
• Assist with drafting and responding to written discovery, including requests for production, interrogatories, and requests for admissions.
• Coordinate service and filing of documents and assist with Texas e-filing requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, insurance representatives, contractors, public adjusters, experts, and other third parties as needed.
• Provide proactive, consistent communication to clients with meaningful updates on case status, upcoming milestones, outstanding documents, and next steps.
• Collect information and documentation from clients and follow up on outstanding items.
• Take a proactive approach to case management by anticipating what each case needs next, identifying potential issues, and escalating concerns to the appropriate attorney or team member.
• Collaborate closely with attorneys and other members of the litigation team to help achieve the best possible outcomes.

Requirements

• 1+ year of Texas civil litigation experience (Required).
• Hands-on experience working with Texas civil litigation matters is required.
• Experience working with Texas courts, procedures, pleadings, deadlines, and litigation processes.
• Strong understanding of the litigation process and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
• Proactive mindset with the ability to anticipate what a case needs next.
• Strong client communication skills and commitment to keeping clients informed throughout matters.
• Experience drafting and reviewing legal documents.
• Experience with pleadings, discovery, and other litigation-related documents.

Preferred Qualifications

• Property & Casualty litigation experience (strongly preferred).
• Personal Injury or other relevant civil litigation experience (will be considered).

Location

• Preference for candidates located in the Greater New Orleans area who can work in the Metairie office.
• Open to Texas-based candidates who have the required Texas civil litigation experience and are otherwise a strong fit.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $55,000–$75,000 per year.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance — 100% paid by the firm.
• Generous PTO plan.
• 401(k) plan with a 3% match.
• Bonuses based on performance.
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly growing legal organization.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.