Senior Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Senior Litigation Paralegal – Personal Injury (Woodland Hills)

Direct Counsel is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to join a well-established plaintiff’s personal injury law firm based in Woodland Hills, CA.

About the Role

This is a hands-on, fast-paced litigation support role for a seasoned paralegal who thrives in a busy trial practice environment. You will collaborate closely with attorneys across all phases of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, from case initiation through trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and file Summons and Complaints

• Draft, review, and respond to written discovery

• Prepare Motions to Compel, Motions in Limine, and other law and motion documents

• Manage trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders

• Support attorneys with case strategy and day-to-day case management

• Ensure deadlines are met and cases progress efficiently

Qualifications

• Prior plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience is required

• Demonstrated experience in:

  • Filing complaints and initiating cases

  • Discovery (both propounding and responding)

  • Law and motion drafting

  • Trial preparation

• Ability to work independently in a high-volume practice

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Organized and detail-oriented, with proven ability to manage multiple deadlines

Compensation

• $70,000 – $100,000, commensurate with experience

• Full-time position

If you are a litigation powerhouse who loves trial work and wants to be a key member of a winning team, we encourage you to apply.