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The lawyers at Woolsey Morcom have extensive trial experience in high stakes litigation, have worked as prosecutors at the State Attorney’s Office, and have worked for several years at prestigious Jacksonville law firms which placed a premium on precision and client service. Woolsey Morcom is uniquely positioned to provide you the excellence consistent with a large law firm and the litigation skills of longtime trial lawyers. Collectively, the lawyers at Woolsey Morcom have over a century of trial experience.

Woolsey Morcom, PLLC is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our First Party Property (FPP) practice group, focused on our Texas caseload. This role is central to managing property insurance litigation matters from intake through resolution, working closely with attorneys, clients, and opposing counsel.

This will be a hybrid position that must spend 3 days in an office in the North Dallas area. Full time remote is not an option.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of first-party property insurance litigation files in Texas, representing policyholders against their insurance carriers
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests/responses, demand letters, and settlement statements
• Track case deadlines, court dates, and statutory timelines specific to Texas civil procedure
• Communicate directly with clients (policyholders) regarding case status and settlement terms
• Coordinate with adjusters, experts, and opposing (insurance company) counsel on scheduling and document exchange
• Maintain organized case files and ensure documentation complies with firm SOPs
• Assist attorneys with trial and mediation preparation as needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in first-party property insurance or plaintiff-side litigation
• Familiarity with Texas civil procedure and court filing systems (e-filing experience preferred)
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, especially in client-facing situations
• Highly organized with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; case management software experience a plus
• Paralegal certificate or relevant degree preferred but not required with sufficient experience

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and firm holidays

Equal Opportunity Statement

Woolsey Morcom provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.