Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

CyberCoders; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Hybrid work

Job summary

CyberCoders in West Hollywood or Irvine, CA, seeks an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support complex cases. The role covers intake through trial, with hybrid schedules and potential remote options for exceptional candidates with relevant experience.

Responsibilities include drafting pleadings, coordinating depositions, reviewing medical records, and maintaining deadlines. A paralegal certificate is preferred; CA civil procedure knowledge is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, and related documents.
• Strong understanding of California civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records and damages documentation.
• Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, experts, and trial prep.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Professional and client-focused with confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Support attorneys through all phases of personal injury litigation from intake to trial and resolution.
• Draft, file, serve pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and related documents.
• Review and summarize medical records, transcripts, and case evidence.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and expert appointments.
• Maintain litigation calendars and court deadlines.
• Communicate with clients, attorneys, experts, witnesses, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case development, discovery management, and litigation strategy.
• Coordinate expert files, disclosures, and document production.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, and motion materials.
• Provide litigation support during hearings and trials.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with settlement documents, lien resolution, and case closings.

Skills

Civil litigation

Paralegal experience

Drafting discovery

Court filings

Medical records review

Deposition coordination

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Confidentiality

Microsoft Office

Legal research

Education

Paralegal Certificate

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Case management software

Legal research databases

Job description

PERSONAL INJURY LITIGATION PARALEGAL

West Hollywood, CA or Irvine, CA - Onsite, Hybrid, or Remote for Exceptional Candidates

A growing plaintiff-side litigation practice is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join a highly collaborative legal team handling complex personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, and negligence matters. This is an opportunity to work on meaningful, high-impact cases while supporting attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

The position is based in West Hollywood or Irvine with flexibility for hybrid schedules and potential remote arrangements for exceptional candidates with highly relevant experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support attorneys through all phases of personal injury litigation from case intake through trial and resolution.
• Draft, prepare, file, and serve pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, deposition notices, and litigation-related documents.
• Review, organize, and summarize medical records, deposition transcripts, discovery responses, and case-related evidence.
• Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, inspections, expert appointments, and settlement conferences.
• Maintain litigation calendars and track court deadlines, discovery deadlines, expert deadlines, and trial dates.
• Communicate regularly with clients, attorneys, experts, witnesses, medical providers, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Assist with case development, discovery management, and ongoing litigation strategy.
• Coordinate expert witness files, expert disclosures, and document production.
• Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness lists, exhibit lists, motions in limine materials, and other trial-related documents.
• Provide litigation and trial support during hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and trial proceedings.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.
• Assist with settlement documentation, lien resolution, and case closing activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years of civil litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Personal injury litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery, subpoenas, deposition notices, and litigation-related documents.
• Strong understanding of California civil litigation procedures and court filing requirements.
• Experience reviewing and organizing medical records and damages-related documentation.
• Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, experts, and trial preparation activities.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple active cases and competing deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Professional and client-focused approach with a commitment to confidentiality.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, legal research

EDUCATION

• Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Associate Degree, Bachelor Degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.

Benefits

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Compensation: $30 to $50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Free onsite parking.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Career growth and advancement opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Exposure to complex personal injury and catastrophic injury litigation.
• Modern technology and litigation support resources.
• Hybrid work flexibility with potential remote opportunities for exceptional candidates.
• Long-term growth potential with an expanding plaintiff-side litigation practice.