Plaintiff Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

AGG Legal Staffing; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AGG Legal Staffing is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join an in-office team in California. The role focuses on e-filing in federal/state courts, preparing a wide range of pleadings and trial documents, and coordinating attorney calendars with depositions and court appearances.

The ideal candidate will have paralegal education, strong research and organizational skills, and proficiency in Case Peer and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with clients and attorneys.
• Strong research and analysis for personal injury cases.
• Detail-oriented with accurate document handling.
• Organizational skills to manage large caseloads and deadlines.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and e-filing procedures.
• Proficiency in MS Office and legal software including Case Peer.
• Spanish speaking would be a huge plus.
• Ability to work individually and with others in a fast-paced in-office setting.

Responsibilities

• E-file legal documents with federal and state courts following local rules.
• Prepare pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests, briefs, and trial documents.
• Coordinate attorneys' calendars and court appearances, depositions, and meetings.
• Organize case files in Case Peer and Dropbox for quick access.
• Assist with expert designations and scheduling expert depositions.
• Coordinate with clients and medical providers for treatment.
• Assist during trial with exhibits and witness scheduling.
• Work with accounting to document and pay case costs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Research skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Medical terminology knowledge

E-filing procedures

Microsoft Office

Case Peer

Dropbox

Empathy for clients

Problem-solving

Spanish Speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Paralegal Studies or related field

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Case Peer

Dropbox

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Personal Injury Paralegal to join our growing firm, working in office.

Job Duties

• Timely and accurately e-file legal documents with federal and state courts, while strictly abiding by any local rules and guidelines.


• Prepare and organize various legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and any trial related documents, including witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, and any necessary trial binders.


• Ensure our attorneys' calendars are accurately updated and assist with the coordination of any court appearances, depositions, mediation, client meetings, and any other litigation related matters.


• Organize and maintain case files on Case Peer and Dropbox, ensuring all important information and documents are accurately recorded and easily accessible to our attorneys.


• Assist attorneys with expert designations and expert discovery, by assisting with scheduling, organizing expert files, and coordinating expert depositions.


• Coordinate with our clients and their medical providers to ensure clients are receiving appropriate treatment


• Assist attorneys during trial with trial exhibits and scheduling witnesses and experts.


• Work with accounting to ensure case costs are accurately documented and timely paid.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts.


• Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases.


• Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete.


• Proficient organizational skills to effectively manage a large case load, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents.


• Thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e-filing procedures for state and federal court.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs, including case management and document management tools, such as Case Peer.


• Ability to empathize and provide support to clients who have been catastrophically injured and are dealing with physical and emotional trauma.


• Problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues that may arise during the case process or help move case forward.


• Bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field, or a paralegal certificate, preferred


• Spanish Speaking would be a huge plus


• Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast paced, in-office environment.