Lead Paralegal: Personal Injury & Trucking Litigation

Wheelersp; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) with employer match

Annual performance bonus

Onsite in El Segundo

Job summary

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking 3 experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegals for direct-hire opportunities in El Segundo, CA. The roles support attorneys handling complex personal injury litigation, focusing on commercial trucking accidents and general negligence cases.

Ideal candidates will have extensive litigation experience, strong knowledge of federal court procedures, and a proven track record supporting high-value cases from filing through resolution.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on commercial trucking and general negligence.
• Minimum 3 years of personal injury law experience.
• Advanced knowledge of federal court procedures, electronic filing, and litigation case management.
• Experience supporting high-value personal injury cases involving six- and seven-figure claims.
• Strong drafting skills for pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and related documents.
• Ability to manage multiple complex cases and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and collaboration with attorneys.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and prepare legal documents, including petitions, pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and other litigation materials.
• Manage all phases of the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, organizing evidence, and tracking deadlines.
• Support attorneys throughout the litigation lifecycle from filing to trial preparation and resolution.
• Coordinate federal court filings and ensure compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Maintain organized electronic case files, legal documentation, and case management records.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide case updates and address inquiries.
• Prepare trial materials, organize exhibits, and assist attorneys during trial preparation.
• Handle multiple active cases with competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy.

Skills

Litigation experience

Personal Injury

Federal court procedures

Case management

Legal drafting

Communication

Trial support

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Legal case management software

Job description

Wheeler Staffing Partners is seeking 3 experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegals for direct-hire opportunities in El Segundo, CA. The roles support attorneys handling complex personal injury litigation, focusing on commercial trucking accidents and general negligence cases.

Ideal candidates will have extensive litigation experience, strong knowledge of federal court procedures, and a proven track record supporting high-value cases from filing through resolution.