Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
J&Y Law Firm is a rapidly growing Plaintiff’s Personal Injury and Elder Abuse law firm located in Los Angeles, California. We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal with 3–5 years of relevant personal injury litigation experience to join our growing litigation team. We are committed to providing our clients with exceptional representation and the highest level of service. The ideal candidate is experienced, organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced litigation environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a paralegal who wants to take an active role in cases, work closely with attorneys, and continue growing professionally within an expanding law firm.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience
- Prior experience working specifically with plaintiff-side personal injury matters
- Strong understanding of both pre-litigation and litigation processes
- Experience handling cases throughout the litigation lifecycle
- Experience propounding and responding to discovery
- Experience drafting pleadings, motions, declarations, and other litigation documents
- Knowledge of California court procedures, filing requirements, and litigation deadlines
- Strong calendaring and deadline-management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong work ethic, accountability, and professionalism
- Ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish is a strong plus
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with personal injury cases from filing of the complaint through trial
- Prepare, propound, and respond to written discovery
- Draft motions, oppositions, replies, and other litigation documents
- Draft pleadings, declarations, notices, and exhibit lists
- Assist with preparation of discovery responses and document production
- Calendar and monitor litigation deadlines
- Notice and coordinate depositions
- Coordinate hearings, court appearances, and appearance attorneys
- Organize documents and exhibits for filing
- Assist with electronic court filings
- Prepare professional correspondence to clients, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties
- Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files
- Assist attorneys with deposition and hearing preparation
- Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness materials, and trial documents
- Communicate with clients regarding litigation-related matters as needed
- Track case deadlines and ensure assignments are completed timely
- Work collaboratively with attorneys and other members of the litigation team
- Complete special projects and additional litigation-related assignments as needed
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Paid sick leave
- Paid holidays
- Free parking
- Modern technology and processes
- Challenging and interesting caseload
- Collaborative and team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Competitive salary
- 401(k) with a Match
- 6 Personal Time-Off Days
- 6 Sick Days
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
