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Bilingual Litigation Paralegal (English-Spanish)

McGlinchey Stafford
Full-time
On-site
Houston, Texas, United States
Legal & Compliance

Key Responsibilities:

  • Client Communication: Engage with clients to collect case-related information and documents in both English and Spanish.
  • Coordination: Organize and schedule depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients and witnesses.
  • Document Management: Obtain and manage medical records, bills, and affidavits; prepare medical record chronologies and billing summaries.
  • Expert Coordination: Liaise with expert witnesses and coordinate their involvement.
  • Discovery: Prepare document production logs, deposition summaries, and other discovery summaries. Draft standard discovery requests, objections, and responses.
  • File Management: Organize and maintain case files throughout the litigation process.
  • Research: Conduct basic research projects as needed.
  • Trial Preparation: Assist in preparing deposition, mediation, and trial notebooks; support trial preparation and trial proceedings.

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Qualifications and Skills:

  • Education & Experience: Paralegal certificate or degree preferred; minimum of five years of paralegal experience required.
  • Language Skills: Fluency in Spanish (both spoken and written) is essential.
  • Organizational Skills: Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks efficiently under time constraints, with a keen eye for detail.
  • Writing Skills: Strong business writing skills; adept at preparing documents and proofreading for accuracy, grammar, and clarity.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Effective communicator with the ability to interact professionally in person, in writing, and by telephone.
  • Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat. Ability to quickly learn new technology.
  • Additional Skills (Preferred): Experience with Trial Director or other trial presentation software and/or e-discovery review tools is a plus.

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What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Professional development opportunities
  • A collaborative and supportive work environment

We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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