Personal Injury Legal Assistant

Block LLP; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) program

Nine paid firm holidays annually + ...

Job summary

Block LLP is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to join our growing litigation team in Burbank, CA. This role supports attorneys through pleadings, discovery, filings, deadlines, client communication, and trial prep.

Ideal candidates have at least one year of paralegal experience or three+ years as a legal assistant, with strong CA civil procedure knowledge and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, on-site position in our Burbank office.

Qualifications

• At least one year of paralegal experience or three or more years of legal assistant experience.
• Litigation experience and familiarity with California civil procedure, court filings, discovery, and calendaring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Must be able to work full-time and on-site at our Burbank office.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, medical examinations, and other important case dates.
• Assist attorneys with written discovery, document collection, medical records, exhibits, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, medical providers, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
• Update case information and activity in the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, client meetings, court appearances, and other case-related appointments.
• Provide clients with attentive, compassionate, and professional service.
• Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Legal assistant experience

Litigation support

California civil procedure

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Paralegal certificate or related

Tools

Legal case management software

Job description

Location: Burbank, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, DOE

About the Role

Block LLP is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to join our growing litigation team. This role will support attorneys throughout the litigation process by assisting with pleadings, discovery, court filings, case deadlines, client communication, and trial preparation.

We welcome candidates with either legal assistant or paralegal experience. The ideal candidate has at least one year of paralegal experience or three or more years of legal assistant experience. This is a great opportunity for an experienced legal assistant ready to take on more substantive litigation responsibilities or a junior paralegal looking to continue developing their skills.

This is a full-time, on-site position at our Burbank office.

About Block LLP

Block LLP is a rapidly growing plaintiff personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional results and exemplary service to our clients. We are passionate about helping injured individuals and families navigate some of life’s most challenging moments with compassion, advocacy, and expertise.

Our culture is built around five core values: Vibrant Culture, Teamwork, Relentless Pursuit of Excellence, Dependability, and Exemplary Service. These values guide how we support our clients, collaborate with one another, and approach our work every day.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, proofread, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, correspondence, and other litigation documents.
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, depositions, medical examinations, and other important case dates.
• Assist attorneys with written discovery, document collection, medical records, exhibits, deposition preparation, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, experts, medical providers, and other parties.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic case files.
• Update case information and activity in the firm’s case management system.
• Assist with scheduling depositions, client meetings, court appearances, and other case-related appointments.
• Provide clients with attentive, compassionate, and professional service.
• Support attorneys and the litigation team with additional tasks as needed.

• At least one year of paralegal experience or three or more years of legal assistant experience.

• Litigation experience and familiarity with California civil procedure, court filings, discovery, and calendaring.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Professional and compassionate approach to client communication.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with attorneys and other members of the legal team.
• Must be able to work full-time and on-site at our Burbank office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience.
• Experience preparing pleadings and written discovery.
• Experience assisting with depositions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) program
• Nine paid firm holidays annually + additional time off
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Firm-sponsored events and team activities
• Opportunities for growth and advancement within a rapidly growing firm

Block LLP is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to apply.