ParalegalLitigation Assistant

Phoong Law; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

PTO and Sick Time

401K w/Match

Wellness Benefits

Job summary

Phoong Law in California is seeking a Paralegal/Litigation Associate to support plaintiffs' personal injury cases from inception through trial. The right candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to coordinate with attorneys, clients, medical providers, insurers, experts, and court personnel to keep cases on schedule.

Duties include drafting pleadings and discovery, managing deadlines, scheduling depositions and IMEs, organizing records, and preparing exhibits.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal injury litigation preferred.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Strong legal writing abilities.
• Proficiency in case management software.
• Ability to manage a high-volume litigation caseload.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, from pre-litigation through trial.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, settlement demands, mediation briefs, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage litigation deadlines and maintain an accurate calendaring system for court dates, discovery deadlines, depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, and expert witness appearances.
• Obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records, billing records, employment records, and other case-related documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court staff.
• Prepare exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and other materials for mediation, arbitration, and trial.
• Conduct legal and factual research as requested by attorneys.
• Maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure organization and compliance with firm procedures.
• Assist with settlement documentation, lien resolution, and case closing procedures.
• Perform other litigation support and administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Personal injury litigation

Organizational skills

Legal writing

High-volume caseload management

Communication with clients and pros

Tools

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $30.00-$38.00

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision


• PTO and Sick Time


• 401K w/Match


• Wellness Benefits

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and motivated Paralegal/Litigation Associate to join our growing Plaintiffs' Personal Injury Litigation team. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury civil litigation, from case inception through trial.

The successful candidate will work closely with attorneys, clients, medical providers, insurance companies, experts, and court personnel to ensure cases are handled efficiently and deadlines are consistently met. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is passionate about advocating for injured clients and contributing to successful litigation outcomes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys in all phases of personal injury litigation, from pre-litigation through trial.


• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, settlement demands, mediation briefs, motions, and other legal documents.


• Manage litigation deadlines and maintain an accurate calendaring system for court dates, discovery deadlines, depositions, mediations, and hearings.


• Coordinate and schedule depositions, independent medical examinations (IMEs), mediations, and expert witness appearances.


• Obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records, billing records, employment records, and other case-related documents.


• Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, opposing counsel, expert witnesses, and court staff.


• Prepare exhibits, witness files, trial notebooks, and other materials for mediation, arbitration, and trial.


• Conduct legal and factual research as requested by attorneys.


• Maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure organization and compliance with firm procedures.


• Assist with settlement documentation, lien resolution, and case closing procedures.


• Perform other litigation support and administrative tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Experience with personal injury litigation preferred


• Exceptional organizational skills


• Strong legal writing abilities


• Proficiency in case management software


• Ability to effectively manage a high-volume litigation caseload in a fast-paced environment

Company Description

Trusted advocates for injury victims and abuse survivors across California, Nevada, and Texas. With 13 offices and a team dedicated to compassion, accountability, and results, we fight so you can focus on healing.