Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

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Key Responsibilities

Provide substantive litigation support across plaintiff-side personal injury matters Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, meet-and-confer correspondence, motions, subpoenas,

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→Provide substantive litigation support across plaintiff-side personal injury matters
→Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, meet-and-confer correspondence, motions, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
→Manage written discovery from initial requests through responses, follow-up, and resolution of outstanding issues
→Obtain, organize, review, and summarize medical records and bills
→Develop medical chronologies and damages summaries that help attorneys evaluate and prepare cases
→Prepare deposition summaries and assist attorneys with deposition strategy and preparation
→Coordinate expert retention, records, scheduling, disclosures, and other expert-related requirements
→Prepare trial binders, exhibit and witness lists, jury instructions, and other trial materials
→Provide litigation and courtroom support as matters proceed to trial
→Manage court filings and e-filing in California state and federal courts
→Maintain accurate litigation calendars and proactively track court, discovery, deposition, and trial deadlines
→Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, medical providers, insurance representatives, experts, and vendors
→Maintain organized electronic and physical case files and ensure attorneys have the information they need when they need it

Meets California paralegal qualification requirements under Business & Professions Code Section 6450
3+ years of litigation paralegal experience
Recent law firm experience, including experience within the past two years
Strong working knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, discovery requirements, and court deadlines
Experience independently drafting discovery and other litigation documents with limited attorney oversight
Strong litigation calendaring and deadline-management skills
Experience using legal case management software
Ability to manage a high volume of detailed information and competing priorities without allowing deadlines or follow-up items to slip
Exceptional attention to detail, proofreading, organization, and follow-through
Confidence communicating regularly with clients and other parties by phone, email, and text
Professional, collaborative communication style and a team-first mentality
Ability to work full-time onsite in Sacramento

Plaintiff-side personal injury experience
CasePeer experience
Hands-on trial preparation or courtroom support experience
Medical record review, medical chronology, and damages analysis experience
Experience coordinating expert witnesses and expert disclosures
Deposition preparation and summarization experience
Experience preparing subpoenas and coordinating process service
Experience supporting complex or high-value personal injury matters

Base salary up to $110,000, with flexibility for an exceptional candidate
Performance-based case bonus opportunities
Dedicated private office
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with a 3% employer match
Two weeks of paid time off to start, with additional flexibility earned over time
Consistent Monday through Friday schedule, 8:30 AM-5:00 PM
Collaborative, close-knit office culture with regular team events and celebrations
Firm-sponsored outings and annual team trips
Direct involvement in significant personal injury matters that regularly proceed toward trial
Long-term professional development support, including advanced certifications, continuing legal education, or law school for employees interested in furthering their careers
Opportunity to become a trusted, integral member of a growing litigation team rather than simply providing administrative support