Paralegal - Legal Assistant

Paralegal

Paralegal - Legal Assistant

Position Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Assistant to support a busy Personal Injury Defense practice. The successful candidate will assist attorneys with case management from intake through resolution, prepare and file legal documents, coordinate discovery, and help with litigation preparation. This role requires strong organizational skills, clear client communication, familiarity with e-filing systems, and hands-on experience in personal injury matters. Experience with premises liability and construction defect cases is a strong plus.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage case files for personal injury matters including intake, documentation, and organization of medical records, bills, and evidence
• Draft pleadings, complaints, answers, motions, demand letters, settlement agreements, and other legal correspondence
• Prepare and e-file court documents using local and statewide e-filing systems; ensure compliance with court rules and filing deadlines
• Coordinate discovery: prepare and serve interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, subpoenas, and responses
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, and experts to obtain records, manage expectations, and provide case updates
• Assist attorneys with litigation preparation including witness preparation, exhibit lists, trial binders, chronology of events, and deposition summaries
• Schedule and calendar hearings, depositions, inspections, and trial dates; monitor statutes of limitation and key deadlines
• Conduct factual and legal research to support case strategy and drafting
• Prepare settlement calculations, lien resolution materials, and closing packages
• Maintain accurate timekeeping, billing records, and case management database entries

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years of hands on experience in defense paralegal duties
• College degree or Paralegal Certificate 
• Proven experience with personal injury matters; familiarity with premises liability and construction defect claims preferred
• Experience drafting pleadings, discovery requests, correspondence, and settlement documents
• Proficiency with e-filing systems, court rules, and document management software
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple files, and meet deadlines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and professional client interaction
• Competence with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and legal case management software; experience with litigation support tools is a plus
• Knowledge of medical records, billing practices, and liens in personal injury contexts
• Knows how to bill clients

- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 07/10/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, status as a crime victim, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring process includes AI screening for keywords and minimum qualifications, and a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. A human recruiter reviews all results. Click here for details on our virtual recruiter .  Everforth CyberCoders will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local law, including but not limited to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act. Everforth CyberCoders is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Individuals needing special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment can contact a member of our Human Resources team at Benefits@CyberCoders.com to make arrangements.

Salary

$70000 - $90000 USD per year