$90,000 - $110,000 a year
Job Title: Litigation Paralegal
Location: Woodland Hills, CA (On-site Only)
Type: Full-Time
Must be able to commute to Woodland Hills on a daily basis. 100% on site role (no hybrid or remote).Key Responsibilities:
- Manage all aspects of discovery, including propounding and responding to interrogatories, requests for production of documents, requests for admission, and other discovery tools.
- Maintain and manage the litigation calendar, track deadlines, schedule hearings, depositions, and other court dates, and ensure timely compliance with all court requirements.
- Prepare, serve, and file legal pleadings, motions, notices, subpoenas, deposition notices, and other litigation documents.
- Handle client communications, including providing case updates, answering procedural questions, gathering information, and maintaining strong client relationships.
- Conduct legal research on statutes, case law, and regulations using Westlaw and LexisNexis to support case strategy and motion practice.
- Organize and maintain case files, coordinate with opposing counsel, experts, medical providers, and third parties as needed.
- Assist with trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, witness lists, and trial binders.
- Review, summarize, and organize medical records and other evidence relevant to personal injury cases.
- Perform general administrative tasks such as processing time entries, scheduling meetings, and handling correspondence.
Qualifications
- Prior experience as a paralegal in personal injury is required.
- Strong working knowledge of California personal injury law, court procedures, discovery rules, and legal terminology.
- Proficiency with legal case management software, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel), and electronic filing systems (e.g., e-filing with California courts).
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage a high-volume caseload, track multiple deadlines, and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for effective client updates and professional interactions with attorneys, opposing counsel, and courts.
- High attention to detail, particularly when handling discovery responses, calendaring, and document preparation.
- Ability to work independently, anticipate needs, and proactively support attorneys with discovery and litigation matters.
- Professional demeanor and the ability to handle confidential information with discretion and strong ethical judgment.
Schedule
- Full-time, 40 hours per week
- On-site at our Woodland Hills office
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Plan
- Free Parking
