Personal Injury Litigation Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

401(k) program

Paid holidays

Training and development

Collaborative team environment

Firm events

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Block LLP is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to join our growing litigation team in Burbank, CA. This full-time, on-site role supports attorneys through pleadings, discovery, court filings, case deadlines, client communication, and trial preparation.

The position requires strong written and verbal communication, excellent organization, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Prior paralegal or legal assistant experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• At least one year of paralegal experience or three years as a legal assistant.
• Experience with California civil procedure, court filings, discovery, and calendaring.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple 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 staff.
• Must be able to work full-time on-site in Burbank.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, file, and serve pleadings and discovery documents.
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines and hearings.
• Assist with discovery, deposition prep, and trial prep.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and counsel.
• Maintain organized electronic case files.
• Update case information in the case management system.
• Schedule depositions, meetings, and court appearances.
• Provide attentive, professional service to clients.
• Support attorneys with additional tasks as needed.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Client communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Microsoft Office

Case management software

Job description

Job Description

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.

Location: Burbank, CA

Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site

Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, DOE

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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

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

Equal Opportunity Statement

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