Litigation Paralegal

About the role

A well-established plaintiff’s personal injury law firm in Charlotte is seeking an experienced Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal to join its growing litigation team. The ideal candidate will have strong plaintiff-side personal injury experience and be comfortable managing cases from initial intake through settlement or trial. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized, proactive paralegal who enjoys working closely with attorneys and making a meaningful impact on clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Manage plaintiff personal injury cases throughout the full litigation life cycle, from case development through settlement or trial.
• Assist attorneys with preparation and filing of complaints, answers, motions, discovery, pleadings, and other litigation documents.
• Draft and coordinate interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, subpoenas, and discovery responses.
• Obtain, organize, and summarize medical records, medical bills, employment records, insurance information, and other damages documentation.
• Prepare detailed medical chronologies, damages summaries, case timelines, and trial materials.
• Coordinate and assist with depositions, including scheduling, notices, exhibits, and preparation of attorneys and witnesses.
• Maintain case calendars and monitor court deadlines, discovery deadlines, depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial dates.
• Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, insurance representatives, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
• Assist attorneys with mediation and settlement preparation, including demand packages, settlement documentation, liens, and closing statements.
• Prepare trial exhibits, witness files, exhibit lists, trial notebooks, and other materials.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation and, when needed, provide support during hearings and trials.
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic case files and ensure all case-related documentation is up to date.
• Handle multiple cases and competing deadlines while maintaining a high level of accuracy and client service.

Requirements

• 3+ years of plaintiff personal injury litigation paralegal experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of North Carolina civil litigation procedures and court rules preferred.
• Experience handling cases through discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Strong knowledge of personal injury claims, medical records, damages, insurance claims, and settlement processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to independently manage case deadlines and prioritize a substantial caseload.
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office and legal case management software.
• Paralegal certificate or relevant education preferred.