Personal Injury Paralegal

$72,800 - $114,400/Yr

Yerushalmi Law Firm - Beverly Hills, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Beverly Hills, CA

About the position

Our fast-growing personal injury law firm in California is seeking an experienced Paralegal to join our team. The ideal candidate should be highly organized, detail-oriented, and well-versed in the California legal system, particularly in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. This role will primarily involve assisting attorneys with various aspects of personal injury cases, including car accidents and slip/trip and fall cases. Spanish-speaking candidates are highly preferred. As a Paralegal, you will play a crucial role in the discovery process, which includes drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions. You will also be responsible for preparing and filing legal documents, such as complaints, motions, and deposition notices, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines. Additionally, you will schedule and coordinate depositions, prepare witnesses, and assist with deposition preparation. Your responsibilities will also include maintaining and managing case calendars, tracking court dates, deadlines, and appointments, as well as issuing subpoenas for medical records, police records, and witnesses, and following up to ensure timely responses. You will be expected to organize and maintain case files, both electronic and physical, ensuring all documents are readily accessible. Experience with motions to compel is a plus, and you will assist in drafting and filing motions as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the discovery process, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admissions.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including complaints, motions, and deposition notices, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Schedule and coordinate depositions, prepare witnesses, and assist with deposition preparation.
• Maintain and manage case calendars, including tracking court dates, deadlines, and appointments.
• Issue subpoenas for medical records, police records, and witnesses, and follow up to ensure timely responses.
• Organize and maintain case files, including electronic and physical records, ensuring all documents are readily accessible.
• Assist in drafting and filing motions, with experience in motions to compel being a plus.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a paralegal, preferably in personal injury law.
• Strong knowledge of the legal procedures and court systems in Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
• Proficiency in legal research, document drafting, and case management software.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Spanish language proficiency is highly preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance