Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

Kisner Law; Hyattsville (MD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match

Annual and discretionary bonus

Mileage, parking, and toll reimburse.

Business casual dress

Job summary

Kisner Law is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys on personal injury cases from filing through discovery, mediation, and trial prep. You’ll manage your own active caseload and coordinate with the Lead Litigation Paralegal to ensure deadlines are met and documents are in order.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in litigation, strong writing and E-filing skills, and familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. procedures.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally in personal injury or civil litigation.
• Solid knowledge of pleadings, discovery, depositions, e-filing, and trial preparation.
• Familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. state and federal court procedures and e-filing.
• Strong organization with the ability to juggle multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software (CasePeer a plus).
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential client and medical information.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation files in CasePeer from filing through resolution, keeping deadlines, tasks, and documents current.
• Draft, format, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence.
• Calendar court dates, hearings, depositions, and discovery deadlines, and monitor dockets for new filings and orders.
• Prepare, serve, track, and respond to written discovery, and flag gaps or inconsistencies for the attorney.
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and mediations with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, and experts.
• Request and organize medical records, bills, liens, and wage-loss documentation, and keep damages calculations up to date.
• Coordinate with process servers, experts, medical providers, lienholders, and insurance representatives.
• Keep clients informed on scheduling and document needs, and elevate legal questions to the attorney.
• Build mediation packages, trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Case management

E-filing (Maryland/DC)

Strong writing

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies

Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

Case management software (CasePeer)

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us

Kisner Law is a plaintiff-side personal injury and workers’ compensation firm serving clients across Maryland and D.C. We’re a small, close-knit team that pushes cases forward and takes care of our clients.

The Role

We’re hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys on personal injury cases, from filing suit through discovery, mediation, trial prep, and resolution. You’ll report to our Lead Litigation Paralegal and handle your own active caseload. You’ll keep files organized, track deadlines, and stay ahead of what the attorneys need. If you like being the one who makes sure nothing slips, this role is for you.

What You’ll Do

• Manage litigation files in CasePeer from filing through resolution, keeping deadlines, tasks, and documents current
• Draft, format, proofread, and e-file pleadings, motions, notices, and correspondence
• Calendar court dates, hearings, depositions, and discovery deadlines, and monitor dockets for new filings and orders
• Prepare, serve, track, and respond to written discovery, and flag gaps or inconsistencies for the attorney
• Coordinate depositions, hearings, and mediations with clients, opposing counsel, court reporters, and experts
• Request and organize medical records, bills, liens, and wage-loss documentation, and keep damages calculations up to date
• Coordinate with process servers, experts, medical providers, lienholders, and insurance representatives
• Keep clients informed on scheduling and document needs, and elevate legal questions to the attorney
• Build mediation packages, trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness materials

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in Paralegal or Legal Studies (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of litigation paralegal experience, ideally in personal injury or civil litigation
• Solid knowledge of pleadings, discovery, depositions, e-filing, and trial preparation
• Familiarity with Maryland, Virginia, and D.C. state and federal court procedures and e-filing
• Strong organization, with the ability to juggle multiple active cases and competing deadlines
• Excellent writing, proofreading, and communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal case management software (CasePeer a plus)
• Sound judgment and discretion with confidential client and medical information

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree or ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Schedule:

Monday–Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., on‑site

Firm Culture & Values

Kisner Law values professionalism, accountability, collaboration, and client‑centered advocacy. We are intentional about building systems and processes that support both our clients and our team. We are seeking an attorney interested in long‑term professional growth within a firm environment and who takes pride in delivering high‑quality legal representation and client service.

Kisner Law’s Core Values

Relentless Client Commitment

We serve with purpose — delivering an exceptional client experience and going the extra mile because our clients deserve nothing less.

Every strategy, argument, and recommendation is grounded in fact. We pursue truth rigorously because lasting results are built on solid foundations.

Results Without Compromise

We move with urgency and precision, delivering meaningful outcomes without unnecessary delay — because winning matters, and so does how we get there.

• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor employer match
• Annual and discretionary bonus opportunities
• Mileage, parking, and toll reimbursement for court and filing runs
• Business casual dress

Kisner Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.