Litigation Paralegal

Crisp Recruit•El Segundo, CA

16d•Onsite

About The Position

J. Hartley Law, APC is seeking a full-time Litigation Paralegal to join their El Segundo, CA-based team. This role is essential within their growing firm and is ideal for a bilingual (Spanish/English) paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced, supportive environment and wants to make a meaningful impact. This position goes beyond support work, playing a key part in moving cases forward efficiently, spotting gaps, and ensuring no opportunity for clients is missed.

Requirements

At least 3–5 years of paralegal experience in personal injury litigation.
Strong knowledge of California procedures and case strategy.
Strong foundation in personal injury litigation with proven success in handling discovery and drafting motions.
Substantial experience with premises liability cases.
Sharp eye for reviewing, organizing, and interpreting medical records, understanding what’s relevant, what’s missing, and how those details shape the strength of the case.
Fluency in both English and Spanish.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem-solving mindset, strong critical thinking skills, and the ability to anticipate case needs before they arise.
Precision and attention to detail.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, take initiative, and move cases forward without waiting for instruction.
Excited to grow with the firm, learn directly from an experienced trial attorney, and contribute meaningfully to a positive, collaborative work environment.

Responsibilities

Prepare and respond to discovery using working knowledge of litigation and strong critical thinking skills.
Proactively identify missing information, anticipate next steps, and take initiative to fill in gaps.
Assist in reviewing discovery responses and draft meet and confer letters to address deficiencies.
Support case strategy by applying strategic foresight and an investigative mindset to evaluate case strengths, especially in nuanced areas like premises liability and complex medical injuries.
Leverage deep understanding of personal injury litigation to surface key facts, identify leverage points, and support the attorney with insights needed to drive impactful legal decisions.
Analyze and compile medical records with an investigative eye, ensuring completeness and accuracy while anticipating critical details.
Highlight relevant facts and organize materials to support a clear, strategic presentation of the client’s injuries.
Assist in preparing clients for depositions by identifying key issues, gathering essential documents, and clarifying important injury details.
Assist with drafting and organizing basic motions and filing legal documents.
Initiate contact with expert witnesses, assemble and organize case materials, and ensure timely delivery of documents.
Take ownership of case timelines, helping move matters efficiently through litigation by tracking deadlines and clearing bottlenecks.
Serve as a steady, compassionate point of contact for clients, answering questions, guiding them through the litigation process, and helping ease concerns.
Work closely with the attorney and the team to keep cases moving efficiently, share insights, and step in where needed to maintain momentum.