LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL OPPORTUNITIES

LEGAL ASSISTANT / PARALEGAL OPPORTUNITIES

Company: John K. Zaid & Associates
Location: Houston, TX
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Location: In Office
Pay: Commensurate with experience

About Us

John K. Zaid & Associates is a plaintiff’s personal injury law firm headquartered in Clear Lake, with an additional office located in Houston near Richmond Avenue.

We are seeking motivated and organized Legal Assistants and Paralegals to join our growing team. We work on a variety of personal injury matters, including commercial and non-commercial auto accidents, trucking accidents, premises liability, work injuries, and more.

Our team is committed to providing clients with the empathy, respect, and high-quality service they deserve while working together to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Position Overview

Legal Assistants and Paralegals play an important role in supporting attorneys and helping cases move efficiently from inception through resolution.

The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with the day-to-day management of personal injury cases
• Assist with case preparation from inception through resolution
• Maintain and organize case files and documentation
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance companies, attorneys, and other parties as needed
• Request and follow up on medical records, bills, liens, and other case-related documentation
• Assist with preparing correspondence, legal documents, and case materials
• Track important deadlines and follow up on outstanding case items
• Enter and maintain accurate case information in firm systems
• Communicate effectively with attorneys, case managers, and other members of the legal team
• Provide general administrative and legal support as needed

Qualifications

• Previous legal assistant or paralegal experience preferred
• Personal injury experience is a plus
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Ability to work independently while also being a strong team player
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Professional and compassionate approach when communicating with clients
• Bilingual skills are a plus, but not required

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays

Work Location

This is an in-office position. Please include your home address when applying so we can confirm commute expectations.

To Apply:
Please send your resume to [email protected].

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pay: From $17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Legal administrative: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77058 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77058: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person