Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

Synectics Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Collaborative environment

Career development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Synectics Inc. in Century City, Los Angeles, is seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to manage California civil litigation matters, including high-damages personal injury cases, from filing through trial.

You will support attorneys, coordinate discovery, maintain calendars, and ensure deadlines are met with meticulous attention to detail. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with prior supervision of junior staff and Spanish-language

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience handling cases from filing through trial.
• Proficiency in legal calendaring, case management, discovery, subpoenas, and court filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and deadline-management abilities.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring support staff is preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and filing schedules.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, and deposition preparation.
• Handle state and federal court filings in compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, trial binders, and trial logistics.
• Maintain and organize case files, records, and litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior paralegals and support staff.
• Provide support on high-value personal injury cases involving significant damages.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients when needed.

Skills

Litigation paralegal

Civil procedure knowledge

Case management

Discovery coordination

Court filings

Spanish communication

Staff supervision

Tools

Case management software

Legal calendaring tools

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Century City office in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing California civil litigation cases, particularly high-damages personal injury matters, from initial filing through trial. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines, coordinate discovery, and support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and filing schedules.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, and deposition preparation.
• Handle state and federal court filings in compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, trial binders, and trial logistics.
• Maintain and organize case files, records, and litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior paralegals and support staff.
• Provide support on high-value personal injury cases involving significant damages.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients when needed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience handling cases from filing through trial.
• Proficiency in legal calendaring, case management, discovery, subpoenas, and court filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and deadline-management abilities.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring support staff is preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance benefits.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.