Senior Litigation Paralegal — Trucking & PI (LA)

Thompson Law; California; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Dental & Vision

Paid time off

401(k) with employer matching

Weekdays schedule

Job summary

Thompson Law in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a dynamic team handling complex civil litigation in personal injury with trucking and general negligence matters. You will assist attorneys from discovery through trial and maintain meticulous case files.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of litigation and 3+ years in Personal Injury, with strong knowledge of federal court procedures, superb organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and case management software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of litigation experience, with a focus on commercial trucking and negligence.
• 3+ years in Personal Injury law.
• Expert knowledge of federal court procedures, including filing and case management.
• Proven success handling cases valued in the 6-7 figure range.
• Comprehensive litigation experience from filing through trial and resolution.
• Exceptional organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Draft petitions, motions, and other legal documents.
• Manage the discovery process, including drafting and responding to discovery requests and tracking deadlines.
• Maintain proactive client communication throughout the litigation.
• Organize and maintain comprehensive electronic case files.
• Collaborate effectively with attorneys and team members.
• Commit to availability during trial preparation and proceedings.

Skills

Litigation experience

Personal Injury law

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

MS Office

Case management software

Tools

MS Office

Case management software

Job description

Thompson Law in Los Angeles is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to support a dynamic team handling complex civil litigation in personal injury with trucking and general negligence matters. You will assist attorneys from discovery through trial and maintain meticulous case files.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years of litigation and 3+ years in Personal Injury, with strong knowledge of federal court procedures, superb organizational skills, and proficiency in MS Office and case management software.