Paralegal - Personal Injury

Position Overview:

A high-performance litigation team is seeking a skilled Experienced Paralegal with a background in personal injury law. This role requires precision, speed, and an ability to operate independently within a structured, fast-paced legal environment. You’ll be responsible for supporting attorneys from intake through trial, managing deadlines, and ensuring each case moves efficiently and accurately through the litigation pipeline.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and file legal documents, including complaints, discovery responses, and motions.
• Organize and manage large volumes of case files and correspondence.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, mediations, and expert interviews.
• Track court deadlines and ensure full compliance with local and state procedures.
• Summarize medical records, depositions, and discovery documents.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibit binders and witness prep.
• Communicate with clients, medical providers, and third parties.
• Use case management software (Filevine or similar) to log updates, notes, and deadlines.
• Maintain internal SOP compliance and proactively identify bottlenecks in case progression.

 

Required Qualifications:

• 7+ years of paralegal experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff-side preferred).
• Strong understanding of California civil procedure and e-filing protocols.
• Fluency in case management systems (Filevine, Clio, etc.).
• Familiarity with medical records handling, treatment timelines, and billing documentation.
• Excellent writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize across multiple active files.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant legal education preferred.

 

Performance KPIs (First 90 Days):

• Zero filing errors or missed deadlines.
• Case notes updated weekly with full timeline visibility.
• 95%+ completion of Filevine tasks within SLA.
• Drafts of pleadings completed within 24–48 hours of request.
• At least one SOP improvement recommendation submitted per month.

 

Compensation:

• Salary Range: $65,000 – $85,000/year + Performance-based bonus tied to KPIs, deadlines, and file accuracy

Salary

• $65,000 - $85,000/year