Litigation Assistant / Discovery Clerk

We are a fast-growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm seeking a Litigation Assistant / Discovery Clerk to manage discovery throughout the litigation process.

About the role

This role will prepare and respond to discovery, communicate directly with clients, confirm the accuracy of discovery responses, and ensure materials reach the attorney on time for review. The ideal candidate is organized, responsive, and experienced in plaintiff-side personal injury litigation, with the ability to manage detailed discovery work without sacrificing accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Draft and respond to discovery in plaintiff-side personal injury matters
• Propound discovery and track all applicable response deadlines
• Communicate with clients to collect information and verify the accuracy of their responses
• Organize discovery materials within the electronic case file
• Ensure completed discovery is submitted to the attorney with sufficient time for review
• Coordinate with paralegals, legal secretaries, attorneys, and other litigation team members
• Support a team managing approximately 60–100 active cases
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow automated workflow notifications
• Use AI-supported tools to assist with drafting, document filing, and case organization

Requirements

• At least three years of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Direct experience handling motor vehicle accident cases
• Demonstrated experience propounding and responding to discovery
• Strong client communication and information-gathering skills
• Ability to track multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Exceptional organization, accuracy, and attention to detail
• Clear, direct, and professional communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Ability to work on-site in Lawndale
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience with Filevine is preferred

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end performance bonus of up to $1,000
• Annual performance reviews with potential merit increases
• No billable-hour requirement
• Business-casual work environment
• Modern cloud-based systems, automated workflows, and AI tools
• Supportive team structure and flexibility within a growing firm

Pay

$20–$30 per hour