Paralegal

Boutique Recruiting; Lawndale (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Performance bonus

Office for paralegals

No billable hours

Caseload support tech

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

Boutique Recruiting is partnering with a growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm in Lawndale, CA to hire an experienced Paralegal supporting one attorney and one partner through every stage of litigation.

This on-site role manages calendaring, court filings, service, and deadlines across a fast-moving caseload focused on motor vehicle accidents, using Filevine and AI-assisted workflows to stay organized and accurate.

Qualifications

• At least three years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Direct experience handling motor vehicle accident cases
• Paralegal certificate
• Strong experience with litigation calendaring, court filing, and service requirements
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Clear, direct, and professional communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Lawndale
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience with Filevine is preferred

Responsibilities

• Support one attorney and one partner with plaintiff-side personal injury litigation matters
• Manage calendaring and monitor all case-related deadlines
• Prepare, organize, and submit court filings and service documents
• Ensure correspondence, including calls and emails, is addressed promptly
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic case files
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff across a team caseload of approximately 60-100 cases
• Assist with limited trial preparation when necessary
• Use automated workflows and AI-supported tools to complete drafting, filing, and case-management tasks
• Prevent deadlines, communications, and case requirements from falling through the cracks

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Education

Paralegal certificate

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Filevine

Court filing systems

Job description

Position Title: Paralegal

A growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm is seeking an experienced Paralegal to support one attorney and one partner through every stage of litigation. This role will manage calendaring, court filings, service, correspondence, and case deadlines across a fast-moving caseload focused primarily on motor vehicle accidents. The ideal candidate has strong plaintiff- side personal injury litigation experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the discipline to keep every deadline, filing, and communication on track

Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 / DOE

Paralegal Responsibilities

• Support one attorney and one partner with plaintiff-side personal injury litigation matters
• Manage calendaring and monitor all case-related deadlines
• Prepare, organize, and submit court filings and service documents
• Ensure correspondence, including calls and emails, is addressed promptly
• Maintain complete, accurate, and well-organized electronic case files
• Coordinate with attorneys and support staff across a team caseload of approximately 60-100 cases
• Assist with limited trial preparation when necessary
• Use automated workflows and AI-supported tools to complete drafting, filing, and case-management tasks
• Prevent deadlines, communications, and case requirements from falling through the cracks

Paralegal Requirements

• At least three years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Direct experience handling motor vehicle accident cases
• Paralegal certificate
• Strong experience with litigation calendaring, court filing, and service requirements
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Clear, direct, and professional communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Lawndale
• Bachelor's degree preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience with Filevine is preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end performance bonus of $1,000 or more
• Annual performance reviews with potential merit increases
• Private office for paralegals
• No billable-hour requirement
• Business-casual work environment
• Access to cloud-based case-management technology, automated workflows, and AI tools
• A supportive team structure designed to make a fast-paced caseload manageable