Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

JAVAHERI & YAHOUDAI, A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$40 - $50

About The Position

J&Y Law Firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation team in Los Angeles, California. The paralegal will work closely with litigation and trial attorneys to manage plaintiff-side personal injury cases from the filing of the complaint through trial. The role requires a strong understanding of litigation procedures, careful deadline and case-file management, and the ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. The position offers the opportunity to take an active role in cases, collaborate with attorneys, and grow professionally within an expanding law firm. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and team-oriented, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Requirements

3–5 years of Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience.
Prior experience specifically handling plaintiff-side personal injury matters.
Strong understanding of 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 contributing to a team environment.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

Assist attorneys with personal injury cases from the filing of the complaint through trial.
Prepare, propound, and respond to written discovery.
Draft motions, oppositions, replies, pleadings, declarations, notices, exhibit lists, and other litigation documents.
Assist with preparing discovery responses and document production.
Calendar and monitor litigation deadlines and track assignments to ensure timely completion.
Notice and coordinate depositions.
Coordinate hearings, court appearances, and appearance attorneys.
Organize documents and exhibits for filing and 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.
Work collaboratively with attorneys and other litigation team members.
Complete special projects and other litigation-related assignments as needed.