Personal Injury Paralegal / Law Clerk / Post-Bar Clerk

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

Qualifications

• For Paralegals: 3–5 years of civil plaintiff-side experience, with at least 2 years in personal injury litigation (as opposed to pre-litigation)

• For Law Clerks / Post-Bar Clerks: Strong academic background with demonstrated interest in personal injury litigation; prior clerkship or PI experience required

• Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or JD (depending on role)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and client service skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with case/document management systems

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required

Work Environment

• Onsite

• Full-time, minimum 40 hours per week

• Collaborative, close-knit team with significant growth opportunities as the firm expands

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