Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

Sears Injury Law; Puyallup (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mission-driven team

Top firm WA/OR

Advancement opportunities

Collaborative environment

Based in Puyallup

Job summary

Sears Injury Law in Washington is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys from filing through trial preparation.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of PI litigation experience, excellent organization, and strong communication skills to manage a high-volume caseload, draft pleadings, coordinate discovery, depositions, and trial materials.

Join a mission-driven firm in Puyallup with opportunities for growth and a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of personal injury paralegal experience.
• Strong understanding of PI litigation process.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury lawsuits from inception to resolution.
• Maintain litigation calendars and deadlines.
• Draft, file, and serve pleadings and other documents.
• Coordinate discovery, medical records, and supporting evidence.
• Schedule depositions and coordinate with court reporters and attorneys.
• Prepare for mediation and trial, including exhibits and notebooks.

Skills

PI litigation

Legal drafting

Case management

Organization

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Legal case management software

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $70-$120k DOE

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in managing personal injury cases from the filing of a lawsuit through trial preparation and resolution. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of personal injury litigation, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to independently manage a high-volume caseload. This individual will play an essential role in all phases of litigation, including drafting and filing pleadings, managing discovery, coordinating depositions, preparing for mediations, and assisting attorneys with trial preparation. The successful candidate must be proactive, deadline-driven, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced legal environment.

Litigation Case Management

• Manage and monitor a caseload of personal injury lawsuits from inception through resolution.
• Maintain litigation calendars, court deadlines, scheduling orders, and statute-related deadlines.
• Monitor case progress and ensure all litigation tasks are completed timely.
• Coordinate with attorneys regarding case strategy, status updates, and upcoming deadlines.
• Maintain accurate and organized electronic and physical case files.

Pleadings and Court Filings

• Draft, prepare, review, and file petitions, complaints, answers, motions, notices, subpoenas, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare and coordinate service of process.
• Monitor court dockets and review incoming orders, notices, and opposing.
• Prepare documents for filing through applicable electronic court filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with applicable court rules and procedural requirements.

Discovery Management

• Draft and prepare written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for disclosure, and requests for admissions.
• Review and organize discovery responses and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate the collection of medical records, billing records, employment records, and other relevant evidence.
• Assist attorneys in preparing discovery responses and identifying outstanding discovery issues.
• Track discovery deadlines and follow up with clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.

Depositions and Hearings

• Coordinate and schedule depositions of plaintiffs, defendants, corporate representatives, and expert witnesses.
• Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, exhibits, and deposition materials.
• Coordinate court reporters, videographers, and deposition logistics.
• Assist attorneys with deposition preparation and organization of case materials.
• Coordinate hearing schedules and prepare hearing notebooks and supporting documentation.

Medical Records and Case Development

• Request, obtain, review, and organize medical records and billing statements.
• Maintain updated medical treatment chronologies and summaries.
• Track outstanding medical records, bills, liens, and provider balances.
• Organize photographs, incident reports, witness statements, and other supporting evidence.
• Assist attorneys with identifying missing documentation and developing case files for litigation.

Mediation and Settlement Preparation

• Assist with preparation of mediation packages and settlement documentation.
• Organize medical records, medical bills, liability evidence, and damages documentation.
• Prepare settlement summaries, case chronologies, and supporting exhibits.
• Coordinate mediation dates and communicate with mediators and opposing counsel.
• Assist with settlement agreements, releases, and closing documentation.

Trial Preparation

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation.
• Prepare trial notebooks, exhibit lists, witness lists, deposition designations, and exhibit binders.
• Organize and maintain trial exhibits and demonstrative evidence.
• Coordinate witnesses, expert witnesses, and trial-related scheduling.
• Assist with preparation of trial exhibits, jury materials, and courtroom documentation.
• Provide litigation support to attorneys throughout trial proceedings.

Client and Third-Party Communication

• Maintain regular communication with clients regarding case progress and
• Coordinate with medical providers, insurance representatives, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Follow up on outstanding records, discovery responses, and case-related information.
• Provide timely updates to attorneys regarding case developments and potential issues.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum 3–5 years of experience as a personal injury paralegal, preferably in
• Strong understanding of the personal injury litigation process from filing through trial.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, written discovery, and subpoenas.
• Knowledge of deposition scheduling, discovery deadlines, mediation preparation, and trial preparation.
• Experience with medical records, medical billing, damages documentation, and personal injury case development.
• Familiarity with state and federal court filing procedures.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology and litigation procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and legal case management software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines independently.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent written communication and legal drafting skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and anticipate attorney needs.
• Professional demeanor when communicating with clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and client service.

Why Join Sears Injury Law?

• Be part of a mission-driven team—we help injured people get justice, and it all starts with you
• Join the #1 personal injury firm in Washington & Oregon, with continued rapid growth
• Opportunities for advancement as we expand into new markets and departments
• Work in a collaborative, high-performing environment based in Puyallup
• Be part of a team that values empathy, accountability, and results