Litigation Paralegal

Jobot; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or in-office flexibility

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid family leave

Strong training and mentorship

Professional growth opportunities

Opportunity to attend and assist with

Trials

Work directly alongside experienced...

Dedicated legal assistant support

Strong technology and resources

Collaborative team environment

Impact on clients and cases

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to support a high-performing personal injury trial team in the Durham area. The role involves active case investigation, evidence gathering, and trial readiness, working closely with experienced trial attorneys.

The candidate should have 5+ years in PI litigation, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple active matters. Hybrid or in-office flexibility is offered with strong training and opportunities to attend

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience.
• Plainsiffs' PI experience preferred, but strong defense PI considered.
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle.
• Experience with discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.
• Assist with case development, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Gather, organize, and review medical records, evidence, and case documentation.
• Investigate case facts and identify potential issues or missing information.
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments.
• Coordinate with medical providers, experts, witnesses, and outside parties.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation activities.
• Assist attorneys with discovery requests and responses.
• Organize exhibits, records, evidence, and trial materials.
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial.
• Attend trials and provide litigation support as needed.
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and other members of the litigation team.

Skills

5+ years of PI litigation paralegal

Excellent communication

Organizational and case-management

Multi-case management

Job description

Senior Litigation Paralegal – Join a High-Performing Trial Team

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 per year

A bit about us

We are a nationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm dedicated to representing injured individuals and helping clients navigate some of the most challenging moments of their lives.

Our litigation team combines experienced attorneys and paralegals with strong internal resources, proven processes, and modern legal technology. We believe paralegals are an integral part of the litigation process and give them the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of cases while working closely with experienced trial attorneys.

We’re looking for an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal who enjoys a fast-paced environment, thinks critically, and wants to play an active role in building cases and preparing them for trial.

Why join us

• Hybrid or in-office flexibility
• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid family leave
• Strong training and mentorship
• Professional growth opportunities
• Opportunity to attend and assist with trials
• Work directly alongside experienced litigation attorneys
• Dedicated legal assistant support
• Strong technology, systems, and resources
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to make a direct impact on clients and their cases

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal with 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience to support a team of approximately 2–3 litigation attorneys.

This is not simply an administrative support position. You'll be actively involved in investigating cases, gathering and analyzing evidence, reviewing medical and other records, coordinating experts and depositions, communicating with clients, and preparing matters for mediation and trial.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of multiple active litigation matters.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation
• Assist with case development, discovery, mediation, and trial preparation
• Gather, organize, and review medical records, evidence, and case documentation
• Investigate case facts and identify potential issues or missing information
• Communicate regularly with clients regarding case developments
• Coordinate with medical providers, experts, witnesses, and outside parties
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other litigation activities
• Assist attorneys with discovery requests and responses
• Organize exhibits, records, evidence, and trial materials
• Prepare cases for mediation and trial
• Attend trials and provide litigation support as needed
• Maintain accurate case files, deadlines, and documentation
• Work collaboratively with attorneys, legal assistants, and other members of the litigation team

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal experience required
• Plaintiffs' personal injury experience preferred, but strong defense-side PI litigation experience will be considered
• Strong understanding of the litigation lifecycle
• Experience with discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation
• Excellent organizational and case-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and investigative mindset
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with attorneys
• Must live within reasonable driving distance of the Raleigh/Durham area
• Ability to attend trials, including occasional overnight travel

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiffs' personal injury litigation experience
• Experience taking personal injury cases from litigation through trial
• Trial preparation and courtroom support experience
• Experience supporting multiple litigation attorneys simultaneously
• Strong medical-record review experience
• Experience working in a high-volume plaintiffs' law firm

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