Senior Litigation Paralegal
About The Position
Markarian Law Group is a trusted legal practice focused on personal injury law, providing client-centered service with compassion and professionalism. The firm is hiring a full-time Senior Litigation Paralegal for a hybrid role based in Yucaipa, California. Some work-from-home flexibility is available after an introductory period. The paralegal will manage approximately 50–60 personal injury files from complaint filing through resolution, handle case calendars and deadlines with minimal supervision, and help develop case strategy while providing direction to case managers and intake specialists. The role also involves regular client and third-party communication, monthly case reviews, legal research and document preparation, discovery, litigation preparation, court filings, and trial support.
Requirements
- Paralegal certification from an accredited institution, an associate degree, or a bachelor's degree.
- 3–5 years of experience in personal injury law.
- Strong litigation foundation, sound judgment, and initiative.
- Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with clients and team members.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual in Spanish or Arabic.
- Prior experience with the Cloudlex case management system.
- Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a caseload of approximately 50–60 personal injury files and manage cases from filing a complaint through resolution.
- Independently manage internal and external case deadlines and calendaring with minimal supervision.
- Develop case strategy and provide leadership and direction to case managers and intake specialists.
- Consult regularly with clients and third parties to move cases forward toward resolution.
- Conduct monthly case reviews and ensure clients receive proactive communication at least once a month.
- Enter client notes and case-related details into the case management system.
- Conduct focused research and analyze case-specific legal issues to prepare documentation for the managing attorney.
- Prepare complaints, government claims, motions, briefs, and memorandums of law for attorney review and filing or submission.
- Review or prepare responses to discovery demands.
- Prepare for statements, depositions, mediations, and court proceedings.
- E-file court documents in state and federal court.
- Coordinate service of summons and complaints.
- Summarize medical records and deposition transcripts.
- Prepare trial binders and exhibits.
- Evaluate offers under Code of Civil Procedure section 998 at each stage of litigation.
- Perform other tasks as requested by the attorney.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Associate degree
