Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury

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Located in Glendale, CA

Salary: $70,000-$100,000 DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our boutique personal injury law firm. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience managing both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters, with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, client-focused environment. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a thorough understanding of personal injury litigation from intake through trial and resolution.

Primary Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Pre-Litigation Responsibilities

• Manage personal injury cases from intake through settlement or filing of suit

• Draft and organize demand packages, including medical summaries and damages calculations

• Request, review, and summarize medical records, bills, police reports, and other case documentation

• Communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and medical providers

• Track statutes of limitations and critical deadlines

• Maintain accurate and well-organized case files

Post-Litigation Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with all phases of litigation, from filing through trial and resolution

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and correspondence

• Manage discovery, including document production, indexing, and review

• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert witnesses

• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, and witness files

• Track court deadlines and ensure compliance with court rules and procedures

• Assist with settlement, judgment, and closing documentation

Education

• Paralegal certificate, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree preferred

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation paralegal experience, specifically in personal injury law

• Demonstrated experience handling both pre-litigation and post-litigation matters

• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules

• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload independently

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Strong client service orientation with professionalism and empathy

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and case management software

• Experience in a boutique or plaintiff-side personal injury firm preferred

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