Personal Injury Paralegal

MOET Law Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

A California law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support personal injury cases from filing to trial preparation. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, experience in civil litigation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems. This full-time position offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The role requires a commitment to in-person work in Irvine, CA.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and document management tools.
• Familiar with legal calendaring principles and deadlines.
• Experienced with e-filing in state and federal courts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury cases.
• Independently handle drafting discovery and organizing exhibit binders.
• Communicate professionally with clients and other stakeholders.

Skills

Organization skills

Detail-oriented

Knowledge of litigation timelines

Excellent writing skills

Education

Certificate from an ABA-accredited paralegal program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Case management systems (e.g., Casepeer, Clio)

Job description

Job Description

MOET LAW GROUP is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to assist with all aspects of plaintiff’s personal injury cases. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage a fast‑paced litigation caseload from filing through trial preparation.

Requirements & Experience

Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe, and general document management tools.

Must be familiar with legal calendaring principles (CCP, CRC, and FRCP), including calculating deadlines and maintaining attorney calendars.

Must have experience with e‑filing in state and federal courts (ECF, OneLegal, and other court portals).

Experience in personal injury litigation is required.

Ability to independently handle tasks such as drafting discovery, propounding and responding to written discovery, preparing subpoenas, drafting basic motions, and organizing exhibit binders.

Experience requesting, tracking, and summarizing medical records, bills, and treatment.

Strong knowledge of litigation timelines, including service of process, propounding discovery, expert designations, MSC prep, and trial deadlines.

Familiarity with case management systems (e.g., Casepeer, Clio, Litify, or similar).

Ability to communicate professionally with clients, defense counsel, experts, and medical providers.

Strong understanding of personal injury damages, liens, and treatment workflow (chiropractic, ortho, pain management, imaging, etc.).

Ability to manage high-volume caseloads and prioritize tasks with minimal supervision.

Excellent writing, proofreading, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Certificate from an ABA‑accredited paralegal program.

Two or more years of civil litigation experience (primarily personal injury), but all qualified candidates will be considered.

Trial preparation experience is a plus (trial binders, witness lists, exhibit lists, jury instructions, etc.).

Experience preparing settlement demand packages or supporting attorneys with mediation and arbitration preparation is a plus.

Job Type: Full‑time

Benefits

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Schedule

8 hour shift

Day shift

Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute

Irvine, CA 92612 (Required)

Ability to Relocate

Irvine, CA 92612: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location

In person