Paralegal (Insurance Defense)

Job Title: Paralegal (Insurance Defense)

Location: Fort Worth, TX

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:30pm

Type of Employment: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $29–$36 per hour

Industry: Legal Services

Benefits: Dental, Vision, and Health insurance available after 60 days on contract

Job Description

Addison Group is partnering with our client to hire an experienced Paralegal with a strong background in insurance defense. This role supports multiple attorneys and requires someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, manages a high-volume caseload, and is comfortable working fully onsite.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft and revise legal documents, including pleadings, correspondence, and discovery materials.
• Conduct factual and legal research using various research tools and databases.
• Maintain and organize case files, ensuring accurate electronic and hard-copy records.
• Assist with preparation for hearings, mediations, depositions, and trials by organizing exhibits, witness materials, and case binders.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, opposing counsel, experts, and court personnel.
• Review and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, and other case-related documentation.
• Track deadlines, manage calendars, and help coordinate attorney workflows.
• Support attorneys with trial preparation, including assembling exhibits, evidence binders, and related materials.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Candidates with 5+ years of experience in other civil practice areas will also be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience using legal research or case management platforms.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Bilingual skills are a plus.