Senior Litigation Paralegal - Personal Injury

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Litigation Paralegal to join its Century City office in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience managing California civil litigation cases, particularly high-damages personal injury matters, from initial filing through trial. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage deadlines, coordinate discovery, and support attorneys throughout all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation calendars, court deadlines, hearings, and filing schedules.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and other legal documents.
• Coordinate discovery, including document collection, review, production, and deposition preparation.
• Handle state and federal court filings in compliance with applicable rules and procedures.
• Assist attorneys with trial preparation, including exhibits, witness coordination, trial binders, and trial logistics.
• Maintain and organize case files, records, and litigation documents.
• Communicate professionally with clients, witnesses, court personnel, and opposing counsel.
• Supervise and coordinate the work of junior paralegals and support staff.
• Provide support on high-value personal injury cases involving significant damages.
• Communicate with Spanish-speaking clients when needed.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a litigation paralegal, preferably in personal injury litigation.
• Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures and court rules.
• Experience handling cases from filing through trial.
• Proficiency in legal calendaring, case management, discovery, subpoenas, and court filings.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, multitasking, and deadline-management abilities.
• Prior experience supervising or mentoring support staff is preferred.
• Spanish-language proficiency is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health and dental insurance benefits.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth.