Job Title: Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist attorneys in all stages of personal injury litigation, including pre-trial discovery, trial preparation, and post-trial procedures.
- Draft, review, and file legal documents such as pleadings, discovery requests/responses, deposition notices, motions, subpoenas, trial briefs, exhibit lists, and witness lists.
- Coordinate and manage trial preparation, including the creation of trial binders, exhibit organization, witness scheduling, and logistics.
- Conduct legal research and summarize findings related to personal injury claims and civil litigation matters.
- Organize and manage case files and maintain case management systems (., Clio, MyCase, or similar).
- Assist in preparing trial notebooks.
- Liaise with clients, experts, vendors, and opposing counsel to obtain necessary information and documentation.
- Manage calendaring of litigation deadlines, court appearances, and trial schedules.
- Support attorneys during trials, including in-court assistance when required.
Education and Experience Information:
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 2–5 years of experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury.
- In-depth knowledge of California (or relevant jurisdiction) civil litigation procedures, including court rules and filing processes.
- Strong experience with trial preparation and trial support.
- Proficient in drafting and managing law and motion filings.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- High level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and litigation support software.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
Salary Information:
- Compensation: $39/hr - $43/hr based on relevant work experience.
- The position offers competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
- Benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan with employer match, life insurance, paid time off, and holidays.
Additional Information:
- The position is full-time and requires in-person work at the Newport Beach office; remote work is not available.
- The work schedule is an 8-hour day shift, Monday to Friday.
- To apply, candidates are encouraged to submit their resume.
