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Litigation/Trial Paralegal – Personal Injury

Job ID: 1749231
OA Reference: MAG1062

  • $72,000 to $83,000
  • Los Angeles, 90010

Are you a skilled paralegal with trial experience looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? We prefer candidates with Personal Injury experience but also welcome strong Civil Litigation paralegals—including those from the defense side—who have trial exposure and a passion for litigation.

Why Join Us?
Eligible for hybrid work schedule after 60 days (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

Opportunity to work closely with experienced Personal Injury attorneys and cross-functional teams (Workers’ Compensation, Employment Law, Intake, and more)

Be part of a collaborative, well-established firm with a strong reputation in the legal community

What You’ll Do
As a Litigation Secretary/Paralegal, you will directly support Personal Injury attorneys and assist other departments as needed. Your primary focus will be managing trial preparation and litigation support across 50–75 active matters. Your responsibilities will include:

Managing and overseeing litigation files with support from pod leaders and firm staff

Communicating with clients regarding case status and preparation

Handling attorney communications: screening calls, taking messages, and managing voicemail

Preparing and filing court documents via e-filing or hand delivery following court rules

Creating and maintaining organized litigation files

Drafting and serving discovery requests and responses

Coordinating deposition subpoenas and related correspondence

Gathering documents and evidence during discovery

Reviewing and summarizing documents from opposing counsel and medical providers

Managing attorney calendars including hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial dates

Scheduling court appearances and arranging attorney coverage

Drafting legal documents like deposition notices and coordinating service on parties

Scheduling interpreters and managing logistics for depositions, IMEs, and hearings

Assisting with trial preparation including exhibits, binders, and trial documents

Coordinating with medical and legal experts for deposition scheduling and document management

Conducting legal research and drafting memoranda, pleadings, correspondence, and tables

Scheduling meetings, conference calls, and travel arrangements

Maintaining electronic and hardcopy files in compliance with firm policies

Processing time summaries, reviewing billing, and preparing invoices

What We’re Looking For
Paralegal experience with trial exposure (Personal Injury preferred; Civil Litigation with trial experience and defense background considered)

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to manage a high volume of litigation matters efficiently

Proficiency with legal software, court filing systems, and Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment



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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Additional Skills

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AppleOne Representative Contact Info

Account Executive:
Marissa
Branch Phone:
Location:
Ontario, CA