Litigation Paralegal
Locations include Austin, Bryan, and Waco. This is an in-office position.
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Job Summary
At Daniel Stark, the role of a personal injury paralegal involves more than just meeting with clients, drafting documents, and managing attorney calendars and deadlines. As a paralegal at our firm, you will have the opportunity to embody our core values and work closely with a team lead who is dedicated to your personal and professional growth. You will have the chance to truly understand and empathize with our clients' stories, fears, and pain, and the profound impact of their injuries on their lives. You will serve as their guide as they navigate unfamiliar territory, and you will advocate on their behalf to help them reclaim control of their lives.
The Breakdown
- Provide exemplary customer service to your clients
- Foster productive and friendly relationships with your clients and your attorney
- Manage a docket of 40-50 cases with an 'A' rating from clients, assigned attorney, and leadership
- Prepare legal documents, correspondence, demands, pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, pretrial orders, and affidavits, under the supervision of a lawyer
Skills and Qualifications
- Personal injury litigation experience is a plus
- Sense of urgency
- Ability to distinguish between urgent and important tasks
- Empathy
- Strong attention to detail
- Naturally prone to making detailed, thorough, and organized notes
- Ability to navigate seamlessly through various computer programs and software
- Tenacity
- Desire for continuous improvement
Remarkable Qualifications (what sets you apart)
- Spirit for competition
- Ownership mentality
- Outstanding writing abilities
- Bilingual+
Salary and Benefits
- $24+ per hour based on experience and potential
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance are available
- 401(k) plan; 4% company contribution match
- Gold’s Gym Membership Discount
- Organized team building and bonding events
- In-office perks, including the good snacks, biweekly breakfast, unlimited coffee, tea, and more!
- Ongoing professional development and growth opportunities
- A paid day off to celebrate your birthday
- Generous PTO
What Sets Us Apart?
You could take your talents anywhere. We know that. You know that. So, let’s cut to the chase - we're a plaintiff personal injury law firm with over 25 years of experience and a proven track record of success. We have grown into a multi-million-dollar boutique law firm with over 150 team members across six offices in Texas. We take our responsibility to our clients seriously and fight against big insurance companies trying to screw them over. We are aggressive advocates. We will exhaust every option, every avenue, to get our clients what they deserve. Our history of success and long-standing relationships with our clients speak for themselves.
But what sets us apart? Our commitment to top-tier office culture. Across our six office locations, you'll find a team that is defined by their professionalism, enthusiasm, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our social contract. We believe that great results start with great people. But don't just take our word for it. See what our team members think!
“There's this real sense that we're all working toward excellence together, and nobody's contribution is too small to matter.”
“DS truly invests in people. They pour into our professional development, encourage personal growth, and constantly evolve, all to better serve our clients and the community."
“Daniel Stark consistently seeks ways to support and develop its team, investing in both our professional growth and personal well-being.”
“This is not a place where you just show up and coast. It is a high-performance environment where people genuinely want to get better, serve clients well, and support each other in the process.”
While we want you to share why you’d be a great fit for our team, we also want to show you why Daniel Stark could be the right place for you. We are deeply invested in our people and their long-term success. Your professional development won’t end after your training period. Your team lead will continue to support your development and serve as a resource throughout your career. We invest in our people, and in return, our people invest in each other, our clients, and the mission.
Our Core Values
Be Remarkable
Excellence is our standard. We go above and beyond for our clients and our team, delivering work that stands out and earns trust. Remarkable work deserves recognition, and we make it a priority to celebrate the achievements and impact that our team makes every day. We believe that remarking on our team has a huge impact on the health and positivity of our culture.
Do It All, Do It Right, Do It Now
We value ownership, urgency, and quality. This means getting things done the right way, the first time, and when it needs to happen - without cutting corners.
Arms Out, Thumbs Out
We succeed as a team. Our six offices are filled with positive, supportive, and collaborative team members who have your back. We love our team-player mentality—when we think positively about our teammates and our clients, good things happen.
Work Hard, Play Hard
We want you to give your 100% in the office AND outside the office. In fact, we actively encourage you to take meaningful time off. In addition, we have team member events to bond and play hard together. (Check out the pics/videos of our team adventures on our Instagram page!)
If you're ready to take on a new challenge and keep our clients from being screwed by big insurance companies, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join our Legal Team!