Paralegal

Title: Paralegal (PI Plaintiff)

Job Description:

$ 85000 - $ 120000 / Year

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Irvine, California

Legal & Compliance

acutePermanent

Paralegal - Personal Injury (Plaintiff)

Location: Irvine, Hybrid 3 days remote, 2 days in person

Salary: $85K - $120K DOE

Key Responsibilities

• Communicate frequently with clients, providing compassionate and empathetic support

• Manage and maintain electronic document filing systems

• Draft and finalize legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, affidavits, memoranda, and related filings

• Proofread and ensure accuracy of all legal drafts

• Maintain attorney calendars, including appearances, deadlines, and statute tracking

• Prepare notices, schedule depositions, and coordinate service of subpoenas

• Obtain medical records and healthcare lien information

• Assist with fact investigation and case development

• Ensure compliance with court rules, filing procedures, and law office protocols (including e‑filing)

Required Qualifications & Skills

• MUST have 5+ years’ experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation.

• Previous work experience involving litigation of claims.

• 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.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

• California e-filing experience required and knowledge of CA court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and adherence to law office procedures.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience, education, and location)

• 12 paid holidays annually

• 10 days of paid vacation annually

• 6 days of paid sick leave annually

• Medical insurance

• 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe‑harbor company match

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.