Paralegal - General Liability and Coverage (Dallas, TX; Houston, TX)

Chartwell Law is a fast-growing civil litigation firm with nearly 300 attorneys and offices in more than 30 states. We’re a team of dedicated professionals who believe great legal work starts with a supportive, inclusive environment—one where collaboration, growth, and balance are more than just buzzwords.

We’re looking for talented individuals who are passionate about their work and ready to be part of something dynamic. At Chartwell, we celebrate initiative, reward skill, and provide the tools and mentorship you need to thrive. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including healthcare and retirement plans, a wellness program, mentoring and training opportunities, and a charitable matching program. Most importantly, we offer a community—one where everyone’s contributions are valued, and diverse perspectives help us grow stronger together.

Chartwell Law is currently seeking a full time Paralegal for our Texas Team!  The ideal candidate will be proactive and have prior experience in general liability insurance coverage with experience in Texas.  Knowledge of federal and state statutes, rules, and procedures is required. Must have excellent organizational, scheduling and calendaring skills. The ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment is also required.

Primary duties include:

• Drafting legal memoranda including pleadings, discovery demands and responses, subpoenas, correspondence and discovery motions
• Organize, chart and process incoming records and invoices
• Follow up for outstanding records via telephone, e-mail and regular mail
• Prepare answers and correspondence
• Manage a large caseload and working with multiple attorneys
• Review documents for relevance and privilege in preparation for disclosure
• Conduct case law research using Lexis and public access websites to assist with strategies for defense
• Assist with preparing attorneys for mediation and trial.
• Retrieve documents from and save to document management system

• Experience with Texas courts including e-filing
• 3+ years as a litigation paralegal
• Billing experience
• Experience in drafting legal documents
• Proficiency in Adobe and Microsoft Office applications especially Outlook and Word
• Must have ability to multi-task and meet deadlines
• Familiarity with the Aderant Total Office (ATO)
• Familiarity with Lexis Advance

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental and Vision insurance
• Paid time off

Department: General Liability
This is a full time position