Paralegal Personal Injury

Title: Paralegal – Personal Injury Litigation

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation Range: $75,000 - $110,000 annually

Location: Irvine, CA

Work Schedule: Onsite

Industry: Legal Services

Company Overview

This organization is a plaintiff-side legal services provider handling complex and high-profile personal injury litigation matters. The firm operates within a collaborative, fast-paced litigation environment emphasizing procedural accuracy, client advocacy, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Litigation Paralegal supports attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation by managing filings, discovery, deadlines, and case documentation. This role plays a critical function in ensuring compliance with court rules and maintaining organized, litigation-ready case files.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with drafting, reviewing, proofreading, citation checking, and tabling legal documents
• Communicate professionally with clients, experts, courts, and defense counsel
• Prepare and file documents in state and federal courts
• Support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation
• Manage and calendar court deadlines and appearances
• Propound and respond to discovery requests
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of civil litigation paralegal experience
• Strong knowledge of California civil procedure and court rules
• Experience with electronic filing in state and federal courts
• Familiarity with California discovery rules
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organizational discipline
• Comfort working in a paperless environment
• Ability to type a minimum of 40 words per minute

Preferred Qualifications

·      Prior experience supporting personal injury litigation matters