Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Job Information

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Los Angeles, California

Pay: Excellent

Job Description

Job Overview: Our client is a strong, established national law firm seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in its Los Angeles office with a variety of accident and personal injury cases. We are looking for a seasoned, detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to client service. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling plaintiff-side personal injury litigation matters, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing deadlines, and assisting with trial preparation. Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation experience is mandatory. Candidates with only pre-litigation experience will not be considered. Notary Public certification is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Litigation Support and Legal Documentation: Draft a variety of motions and oppositions, mediation briefs, and legal correspondence at the attorney's request. Propound and respond to discovery requests. Prepare requests for entry of default and default prove-up documentation. Prepare minor's compromise documentation. Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation cases. Assist attorneys with various accident and personal injury matters.
• Case Management and Client Communication: Maintain regular client contact through phone calls and office visits. Provide professional, responsive, and customer-service-focused communication. Prioritize, organize, and manage an active caseload. Calendar all hearings, motions, discovery deadlines, and trial deadlines. Ensure timely completion of assignments and compliance with court deadlines.
• Trial Preparation and Coordination: Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation. Coordinate the retention of expert witnesses. Schedule expert witness depositions. Assemble trial notebooks and organize trial exhibits. Prepare witness lists and jury instructions. Prepare and serve trial subpoenas. Support attorneys in preparing personal injury cases for trial.
• Court Procedures and Electronic Filing: Work with California court rules and civil procedures in state and federal courts. Handle electronic filing (e-filing) in California state and federal courts. Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in litigation documents, filings, and case-related deadlines.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of Plaintiff Personal Injury experience.
• Must have Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation experience. Pre-litigation-only experience will not be considered.
• Notary Public certification is required.
• Familiarity with California court rules and civil procedures for state and federal courts.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage a caseload.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Experience supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working with expert witnesses, including vocational specialists and accident reconstruction engineers.