Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal #ESF7860
About The Position
An established national law firm is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in its Los Angeles office on accident and personal injury cases. The role requires hands-on plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience; candidates with only pre-litigation experience will not be considered. A Notary Public certification is required. The paralegal supports attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, manages an active caseload and deadlines, communicates regularly with clients, and assists with trial preparation. The position also involves drafting litigation documents, handling discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, and filing documents in California state and federal courts.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of plaintiff personal injury experience.
- Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience is mandatory; 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 and good judgment.
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines.
- Strong customer service mindset.
- Experience supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.
- Experience working with expert witnesses, including vocational specialists and accident reconstruction engineers.
Responsibilities
- Draft motions, oppositions, mediation briefs, and legal correspondence at attorneys’ request.
- Propound and respond to discovery requests.
- Prepare requests for entry of default, default prove-up documentation, and minor’s compromise documentation.
- Provide support to attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation cases.
- Assist attorneys with accident and personal injury matters.
- Maintain regular client contact through phone calls and office visits, providing professional and responsive service.
- Prioritize, organize, and manage an active caseload.
- Calendar hearings, motions, discovery deadlines, and trial deadlines; ensure assignments are completed on time and court deadlines are met.
- Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation.
- Coordinate retention of expert witnesses and schedule expert witness depositions.
- Assemble trial notebooks and organize trial exhibits.
- Prepare witness lists and jury instructions.
- Prepare and serve trial subpoenas.
- Apply California court rules and civil procedures in state and federal courts.
- Handle electronic filing in California state and federal courts.
- Maintain accuracy in litigation documents, filings, and case deadlines.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
