Personal Injury Paralegal

Location: Remote - MUST HAVE EXTENSIVE CALIFORNIA EXPERIENCE

Job Type: Part-Time (15-20 Hours Per Week, with Potential to Increase)

Compensation: Competitive, Based on Experience

About Us

We are a growing personal injury law firm seeking a highly skilled Personal Injury Paralegal with experience in complex litigation and case timelines. This is a part-time, remote position (15-20 hours per week) with the potential to expand based on firm needs and performance.

Job Responsibilities

• Case Management: Support attorneys in managing personal injury cases from pre-litigation through trial, ensuring all deadlines and procedural requirements are met.
• Litigation Support: Assist with drafting pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and trial preparation materials.
• Timeline Management: Track and manage case deadlines, statutes of limitations, discovery cutoffs, and court dates to ensure compliance.
• Document Review & Organization: Organize medical records, evidence, and case files, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Client Communication: Serve as a liaison between clients, medical providers, and experts to obtain necessary documentation and provide case updates.
• Legal Research: Conduct research on case law, statutes, and personal injury regulations as needed.
• Trial Preparation: Prepare trial binders, witness lists, and exhibits, and assist in coordinating logistics for hearings and depositions.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Flexible, part-time remote work environment.
• Potential for increased hours based on performance and firm needs.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal, particularly in complex litigation.
• Strong understanding of California personal injury laws, court procedures, and e-filing systems.
• Proficiency in case management software (e.g., Clio, Filevine, SmartAdvocate, or similar).
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with medical records, discovery responses, and litigation timelines.
• Ability to work independently and manage responsibilities within a part-time schedule.

Preferred Qualifications

• Trial preparation experience or significant involvement in litigation support.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program is preferred but not required.
• Experience coordinating expert witnesses, medical professionals, and accident reconstructionists.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.
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