Paralegal (Personal Injury)

$ 85000 - $ 120000 / Year
location_onIrvine, California

Legal & Compliance

acutePermanent

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Paralegal - Personal Injury (Hybrid)

Location: Irvine, Hybrid 3 days remote, 2 days in person

Salary: $85K - $120K DOE

Key Responsibilities

  • Communicate frequently with clients, providing compassionate and empathetic support

  • Manage and maintain electronic document filing systems

  • Draft and finalize legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, affidavits, memoranda, and related filings

  • Proofread and ensure accuracy of all legal drafts

  • Maintain attorney calendars, including appearances, deadlines, and statute tracking

  • Prepare notices, schedule depositions, and coordinate service of subpoenas

  • Obtain medical records and healthcare lien information

  • Assist with fact investigation and case development

  • Ensure compliance with court rules, filing procedures, and law office protocols (including e‑filing)

Required Qualifications & Skills

  • MUST have 5+ years’ experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

  • Previous work experience involving litigation of claims.

  • Strong legal drafting experience.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office-based programs.

  • Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative.

  • Ability to make timely decisions in challenging situations.

  • Focus on meeting demanding deadlines.

  • Meticulous attention to accuracy, detail, and organization.

  • Professionalism in stressful situations.

  • Ability to maintain confidentiality.

  • Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

  • California e-filing experience required and knowledge of CA court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and adherence to law office procedures.

  • Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary (dependent on experience, education, and location)

  • 12 paid holidays annually

  • 10 days of paid vacation annually

  • 6 days of paid sick leave annually

  • Medical insurance

  • 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe‑harbor company match

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance



Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Tatiana Montealegre

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
  • The California Fair Chance Act
  • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
  • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
  • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance


Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.



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