What are the responsibilities and job description for the Personal Injury Paralegal (Civil Litigation) position at Hakakian Law Group, PC?
Company Description
Hakakian Law Group, PC is a personal injury law firm headquartered in Los Angeles and serving clients throughout California. The firm is committed to providing effective, trustworthy, and aggressive legal representation to secure maximum recovery for individuals injured due to negligence. Each case is handled with individualized care and attention to ensure clients receive the best possible outcome. The firm also offers complimentary case reviews to discuss clients' rights and legal options.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in West Hollywood, CA, for a Personal Injury Paralegal specializing in civil litigation. The paralegal will be responsible for preparing legal documents (including propounding and responding to discovery), filing complaints and drafting motions, conducting legal research, reviewing case files, assisting in trial preparation, and providing administrative support to attorneys. The role also involves maintaining effective communication with clients, attorneys, and other parties to ensure efficient case management.
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of law and experience in legal document preparation
- Experience in personal injury litigation for a minimum of 2 years
- Proficiency in legal research and document review
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective client and team interaction
- Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in using legal software and case management tools is a plus (Filevine preferred)
- Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Paralegal Studies or a related field; Paralegal certification preferred
- Previous experience in personal injury or civil litigation is highly desirable (Plaintiff's or Defense side)
Our firm provides a competitive salary and compensation package dependent on experience.