Adams & Martin Group is partnering with a growing plaintiff-side personal injury law firm seeking an experienced Litigation Paralegal to join its team. This opportunity is open to both direct-hire and temp-to-hire candidates and offers the chance to work closely with attorneys in a collaborative, small-firm environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on every case.
The firm is looking for a highly organized, proactive paralegal who can manage a busy litigation caseload, support multiple attorneys, and serve as a key member of a close-knit legal team. Candidates with personal injury experience are strongly preferred.
Schedule & Location
- Full-time
- Monday through Friday
- 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
- Fully onsite
- Opportunity to work from the firm's growing San Mateo-area office once its open
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Growing plaintiff personal injury practice
- Small, collaborative team where every employee plays an important role
- Direct interaction with attorneys and clients
- Opportunity to support cases from intake through trial
- Stable, established firm with plans for continued growth
Top Qualifications
- Minimum 4 years of paralegal experience
- Civil litigation experience is required
- Plaintiff personal injury experience is highly preferred
- Ability to support multiple attorneys and manage numerous active cases simultaneously
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Team-oriented mindset and willingness to assist wherever needed
Key Responsibilities
Litigation Paralegal Duties
- Support attorneys through all phases of personal injury litigation, from intake through trial
- Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery, correspondence, subpoenas, and other litigation documents
- Communicate regularly with clients, medical providers, experts, opposing counsel, and court personnel
- Obtain, organize, and maintain medical records, billing records, employment records, and other evidence
- Prepare discovery responses and assist with document productions
- Summarize medical records, depositions, and other case materials
- Assist with depositions, mediations, expert discovery, and trial preparation
- Maintain accurate electronic case files and litigation documentation
Litigation Calendaring & Case Management
- Maintain litigation calendars and monitor all court deadlines, filing deadlines, hearing dates, deposition schedules, and case milestones
- Possess a strong understanding of California state court procedures and litigation deadlines
- Track multiple active cases for three attorneys while ensuring deadlines are consistently met
- Coordinate scheduling and case logistics throughout the life of each matter
Qualifications
Required
- 4+ years of paralegal experience
- Civil litigation experience
- Strong knowledge of litigation procedures and deadlines
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and electronic case management systems
- Ability to work independently while also collaborating closely with attorneys and staff
Highly Preferred
- Plaintiff personal injury litigation experience
- Experience reviewing and summarizing medical records
- Trial preparation experience
- Knowledge of California state court rules and procedures
- Experience supporting multiple attorneys in a fast-paced litigation environment
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, detail-oriented, and capable of taking ownership of assignments from start to finish. The firm is looking for someone who can balance multiple priorities, communicate professionally with clients, and contribute pos
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.