Litigation Paralegal

Reports To: Litigation Paralegal Manager

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation : $70,000 – $90,000 / Annually

California Accident Firm is a fast-growing boutique law firm located in Encino, CA. Our team is comprised of knowledgeable and dedicated professionals who focus on Personal Injury pre-litigation and litigation cases.

Position Overview

We are looking for a sharp, determined, and ambitious Litigation Paralegal to join our growing Personal Injury team. The ideal candidate has extensive plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced legal environment.

Litigation Paralegals plays an important role in supporting our litigation attorneys throughout all phases of litigation, from the preparation and filing of complaints through trial. This position requires someone who is proactive, detail-oriented, adaptable, and collaborative, with a strong understanding of litigation procedures and court filing requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft written discovery requests and responses, Personal Injury complaints, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and file pleadings and legal documents with the appropriate courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and filing requirements.
• Draft legal pleadings and documents, including motions, settlement demands under CCP § 998, deposition notices, and other litigation-related filings.
• Assist with document production, discovery responses, and the organization of case-related information.
• Organize and process pleadings, correspondence, exhibits, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate document collections, productions, and discovery-related matters.
• Manage service of process, court deadlines, and daily calendaring and docketing of cases.
• Draft routine correspondence and assist with special projects, including factual investigations and witness interviews.
• Prepare and organize trial binders and other trial-related materials.
• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout all phases of the litigation process.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date case files while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of plaintiff-side Personal Injury litigation experience as a paralegal in a law firm setting.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish with strong proficiency in both languages preferred.
• Strong knowledge of litigation procedures, discovery, court filings, and trial preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and responsibilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Dropbox, Filevine, and RingCentral.
• Strong computer skills and the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and compassion toward clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Willingness to receive and provide constructive feedback.