
Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal
TorkLaw
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • United States
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About the role
- Communicate frequently with TORKLAW clients, providing compassionate and empathetic service.
- Administer and maintain the electronic document filing system.
- Draft legal documents such as complaints, discovery responses, memoranda, pleadings, affidavits, etc.
- Finalize and proofread drafts.
- Maintain attorneys’ calendar, including calendaring appearances and deadlines.
- Prepare notices, schedule depositions, and serve subpoenas.
- Secure medical records from healthcare providers.
- Gather healthcare lien information.
- Assist with fact investigation.
Requirements
- Previous work experience involving litigation of claims.
- 5+ years’ experience in personal injury litigation (plaintiff or defense).
- 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.
- Naturally inquisitive, continuous learner, with a desire for new knowledge/skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and adherence to law office procedures.
- Light travel may be required at times.
- Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays annually
- 10 days of paid vacation annually
- 6 days of sick leave annually
- Medical insurance
- 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe-harbor company match
- Regular firm events (happy hours, team building, holiday party, etc)
- Laptops are replaced every 3 years. After 3 years, your work laptop will become your personal laptop
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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