Personal Injury Paralegal / Law Clerk / Post-Bar Clerk

Overview

Job Title : Personal Injury Paralegal / Law Clerk / Post-Bar Clerk

Location : Torrance, CA (Hybrid – 4 days onsite to start)

Compensation / Benefits : $70,000.00 - $90,000.00, accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

About The Firm

Our client is a boutique plaintiff-side personal injury firm located in Torrance, CA. The practice currently has 7 lawyers (soon expanding to 9) and more than 10 legal support staff. The firm advocates for individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of corporations, businesses, governmental entities, or insured individuals. Their focus includes brain, spine, and catastrophic injury cases. Operating strictly on contingency (no billable hours), the firm provides a dynamic, client-focused environment.

The founding attorney is a nationally recognized trial lawyer with more than 50 jury trials and over $100 million recovered for clients. He has earned multiple prestigious awards in personal injury and product liability law and is an active board member of several influential legal organizations.

Position Overview

Our client is seeking motivated and detail-oriented Paralegals, Law Clerks, or Post-Bar Clerks to join their growing team. This role offers an excellent opportunity for experienced paralegals to expand their litigation skills or for recent law graduates and post-bar clerks to gain hands-on experience in plaintiff-side litigation. The ideal candidate will be proactive, organized, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple cases.

Responsibilities

• Filing and serving legal documents
• Communicating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Maintaining and organizing case files
• Conducting legal research and gathering pertinent case information
• Preparing and drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and subpoenas
• Coordinating depositions, hearings, and court appearances
• Managing case calendars, deadlines, and discovery schedules
• Scheduling court reporters and requesting transcripts
• Reviewing and proofreading legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Using case management software to maintain accurate, up-to-date records

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