A well-established and respected Personal Injury law firm is seeking an experienced Bilingual (English/Spanish) Litigation Paralegal to join our team in our Santa Ana office.
The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of personal injury litigation experience, preferably on the plaintiff side, and be comfortable supporting attorneys from case inception through discovery, settlement, trial preparation, and trial.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support attorneys through all phases of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, from case inception through trial.
* Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, motions, correspondence, and other legal documents.
* Manage litigation calendars and track court, discovery, deposition, mediation, and trial deadlines.
* Coordinate depositions, mediations, hearings, and other case-related appointments.
* Maintain organized case files and accurate case information into client management system.
* Obtain and analyze medical records, medical bills, police reports, insurance information, and other evidence.
* Assist with property damage and loss-of-use claims, including documentation, damages, and communications with insurers and other parties.
* Prepare case summaries, chronologies, discovery materials, subpoenas, witness and exhibit lists, and trial binders.
* Assist with trial preparation and organize exhibits, evidence, briefs, and supporting materials.
* Communicate professionally with clients, adjusters, medical providers, defense counsel, experts, and court personnel.
*E-file court documents and assist with factual and case-related research and investigation.
Qualifications:
* Fluent English/Spanish bilingual proficiency required.
* Excellent organizational, communication, writing, and time-management skills.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.
* Professional, dependable, proactive, and committed to exceptional client service.
Compensation & Benefits
* Generous PTO plan + paid holidays
* Employer-paid medical insurance
* Dental and vision insurance at a nominal fee.
* 401(k) plan — waiting period applies
* Life Insurance
The Ideal Candidate:
We are seeking a proactive, experienced litigation professional who takes ownership of their work, anticipates the needs of attorneys and clients, and can effectively manage the details of active personal injury cases.
If you are an experienced personal injury paralegal looking to be an integral part of a professional, client-focused litigation team, we invite you to apply.
Benefits:
* 401(k) - Waiting period applies
* Dental & Vision insurance
* Employer Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off + Holidays
Work Location: In person
