Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Paralegal - Personal Injury (Plaintiff)

Location: Irvine, Hybrid 3 days remote, 2 days in person

Salary: $85K - $120K DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with clients, providing compassionate and empathetic support
• Manage and maintain electronic document filing systems
• Draft and finalize legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, affidavits, memoranda, and related filings
• Proofread and ensure accuracy of all legal drafts
• Maintain attorney calendars, including appearances, deadlines, and statute tracking
• Prepare notices, schedule depositions, and coordinate service of subpoenas
• Obtain medical records and healthcare lien information
• Assist with fact investigation and case development
• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing procedures, and law office protocols (including e-filing)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• MUST have 5+ years' experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation.
• Previous work experience involving litigation of claims.
• Strong legal drafting experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office-based programs.
• Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.
• Ability to make timely decisions in challenging situations.
• Focus on meeting demanding deadlines.
• Meticulous attention to accuracy, detail, and organization.
• Professionalism in stressful situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• California e-filing experience required and knowledge of CA court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and adherence to law office procedures.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience, education, and location)
• 12 paid holidays annually
• 10 days of paid vacation annually
• 6 days of paid sick leave annually
• Medical insurance
• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled