Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal #ESF7860

ExpertHiring; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

ExpertHiring in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in its Los Angeles office with plaintiff-side cases. Ideal candidates will have hands-on litigation experience, strong organizational skills, and a commitment to client service, including managing deadlines and trial preparation.

Mandatory notary certification, California rules familiarity, and proficiency with e-filing are required to handle state and federal actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Plaintiff Personal Injury experience.
• Must have Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation experience. Pre-litigation-only experience will not be considered.
• Notary Public certification is required.
• Familiarity with California court rules and civil procedures for state and federal courts.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage a caseload.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Experience supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.

Responsibilities

• Draft and file legal documents as requested by attorneys.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare default and compromise documentation.
• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.
• Assist with accident and personal injury matters.
• Maintain regular client contact and calendar hearings and deadlines.
• Coordinate trial preparation and witness deposition scheduling.

Job description

Full time | ExpertHiring | United States

Posted On 10/16/2026

Job Information

Job Opening ID ZR_3785_JOB

Legal

$70,000 - $8,000 Annually

[e-mail]

City Los Angeles

State/Province California

90071

Job Description

Job Type : Full Time

Job Description

Job Overview

• Our Client is a strong, established national law firm seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to support attorneys in its Los Angeles office with a variety of accident and personal injury cases.
• We are looking for a seasoned, detail-oriented professional with strong litigation experience, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to client service. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience handling plaintiff-side personal injury litigation matters, supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, managing deadlines, and assisting with trial preparation.
• Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation experience is mandatory. Candidates with only pre-litigation experience will not be considered. Notary Public certification is required.

Key Responsibilities

Litigation Support and Legal Documentation

• Draft a variety of motions and oppositions, mediation briefs, and legal correspondence at the attorney's request.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Prepare requests for entry of default and default prove-up documentation.
• Prepare minor's compromise documentation.
• Provide comprehensive support to attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation cases.
• Assist attorneys with various accident and personal injury matters.

Case Management and Client Communication

• Maintain regular client contact through phone calls and office visits.
• Provide professional, responsive, and customer-service-focused communication.
• Prioritize, organize, and manage an active caseload.
• Calendar all hearings, motions, discovery deadlines, and trial deadlines.
• Ensure timely completion of assignments and compliance with court deadlines.

Trial Preparation and Coordination

• Assist attorneys with all aspects of trial preparation.
• Coordinate the retention of expert witnesses.
• Schedule expert witness depositions.
• Assemble trial notebooks and organize trial exhibits.
• Prepare witness lists and jury instructions.
• Prepare and serve trial subpoenas.
• Support attorneys in preparing personal injury cases for trial.

Court Procedures and Electronic Filing

• Work with California court rules and civil procedures in state and federal courts.
• Handle electronic filing (e-filing) in California state and federal courts.
• Maintain accuracy and attention to detail in litigation documents, filings, and case-related deadlines.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of Plaintiff Personal Injury experience.
• Must have Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation experience. Pre-litigation-only experience will not be considered.
• Notary Public certification is required.
• Familiarity with California court rules and civil procedures for state and federal courts.
• Experience with e-filing in state and federal courts.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and manage a caseload.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• High degree of professionalism.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and consistently meet deadlines.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Experience supporting attorneys throughout all phases of personal injury litigation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is a plus.
• Experience working with expert witnesses, including vocational specialists and accident reconstruction engineers.