Job Description
Job Description
Litigation Paralegal — Plaintiff's Personal Injury & Elder Abuse Law Firm Woodland Hills, CA | Full-Time | In-Office, 5 Days/Week
Our plaintiff-side law firm, specializing in personal injury and elder abuse litigation, is seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced litigation environment and is passionate about advocating for injured individuals and vulnerable adults.
Position Overview
The Litigation Paralegal will provide direct support to three attorneys, managing the day-to-day mechanics of active litigation files from initial filing through trial preparation. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and capable of independently managing competing deadlines across a substantial caseload.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain a comprehensive litigation calendar, tracking court deadlines, discovery cutoffs, hearings, depositions, and trial dates across multiple matters
- E-file documents with California state and federal courts, ensuring full compliance with local rules and judicial procedures
- Assist attorneys with drafting pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
- Coordinate and propound written discovery; assist in reviewing and organizing discovery responses and document productions
- Prepare deposition notices, subpoenas, and exhibits; assist with deposition preparation and follow-up
- Work cases up through litigation, including coordinating expert witnesses, gathering records, and preparing case materials for mediation, arbitration, and trial
- Maintain organized case files and ensure all litigation deadlines are properly calendared and met
- Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and experts
Qualifications
- 1–3 years of litigation paralegal experience preferred (plaintiff's personal injury and/or elder abuse experience is a strong plus)
- Working knowledge of the California Code of Civil Procedure, California Rules of Court, and local court rules
- Proficiency with e-filing systems (One Legal, Slack, Briefpoint, PACER) and case management software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent calendaring and organizational skills with strict attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines independently
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat
Compensation & Benefits
Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.
Work Schedule
This is a full-time, in-office position located in Woodland Hills, CA. In-office attendance is required five days per week.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your litigation experience.
Company DescriptionWe represent victims in personal injury, elder abuse and neglect, and medical malpractice cases. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional advocacy with empathy, precision, and integrity. We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to helping clients rebuild their lives with dignity.
Company Description
We represent victims in personal injury, elder abuse and neglect, and medical malpractice cases. Our team is dedicated to delivering exceptional advocacy with empathy, precision, and integrity. We pride ourselves on our supportive culture, collaborative approach, and commitment to helping clients rebuild their lives with dignity.