Personal Injury Paralegal (Spanish) Hybrid
Hillguard, Los Angeles, CA, United States
Job Description
Job Description
Hillguard is a growing personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal support and results for our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing case activity, and ensuring all litigation deadlines are handled accurately and efficiently.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for coordinating case activity, maintaining litigation calendars, preparing legal documents, and ensuring all deadlines and filings are handled accurately and timely. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
* Manage attorney calendars, including litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
* Review, scan, organize, and distribute incoming litigation documents and correspondence
* Maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure accuracy and accessibility
* Draft pleadings, CMC statements, OSC responses, depo notices, minor's comps, request for dismissals, and declarations
* Post jury fees
* File and serve all documents
* Deposition and DME scheduling and coordination
* Assist attorneys with trial preparation including document organization
Qualifications:
* Prior experience in a law firm or legal support role preferred in personal injury or litigation.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
* Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and document processing.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while also supporting a collaborative team environment.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with case management software is a plus.
* Professional, punctual, and dependable work ethic.
Spanish speaking is PREFERRED. Company Description
At Hillguard, we're building more than a law firm; we're building a team that cares. We value trust over micromanagement and give our staff the autonomy to do their best work. Every role matters, and every employee plays a part in our continued growth and success.
We've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and genuine, concierge-level client care. We're not just handling cases - we're building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in ownership, hard work, service, and growth, and we're looking for you to join us in our mission to drive positive outcomes for our clients.
Company Description
At Hillguard, we're building more than a law firm; we're building a team that cares. We value trust over micromanagement and give our staff the autonomy to do their best work. Every role matters, and every employee plays a part in our continued growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and genuine, concierge-level client care. We're not just handling cases - we're building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in ownership, hard work, service, and growth, and we're looking for you to join us in our mission to drive positive outcomes for our clients.
Job Description
Hillguard is a growing personal injury law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional legal support and results for our clients. We are seeking a detail-oriented Litigation Assistant to join our team and play a key role in supporting attorneys, managing case activity, and ensuring all litigation deadlines are handled accurately and efficiently.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for coordinating case activity, maintaining litigation calendars, preparing legal documents, and ensuring all deadlines and filings are handled accurately and timely. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced legal environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Communicate professionally with clients, experts, court personnel, and opposing counsel
* Manage attorney calendars, including litigation deadlines, hearings, depositions, and court appearances
* Review, scan, organize, and distribute incoming litigation documents and correspondence
* Maintain electronic and physical case files to ensure accuracy and accessibility
* Draft pleadings, CMC statements, OSC responses, depo notices, minor's comps, request for dismissals, and declarations
* Post jury fees
* File and serve all documents
* Deposition and DME scheduling and coordination
* Assist attorneys with trial preparation including document organization
Qualifications:
* Prior experience in a law firm or legal support role preferred in personal injury or litigation.
* Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
* Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in data entry and document processing.
* Strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work independently while also supporting a collaborative team environment.
* Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with case management software is a plus.
* Professional, punctual, and dependable work ethic.
Spanish speaking is PREFERRED. Company Description
At Hillguard, we're building more than a law firm; we're building a team that cares. We value trust over micromanagement and give our staff the autonomy to do their best work. Every role matters, and every employee plays a part in our continued growth and success.
We've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and genuine, concierge-level client care. We're not just handling cases - we're building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in ownership, hard work, service, and growth, and we're looking for you to join us in our mission to drive positive outcomes for our clients.
Company Description
At Hillguard, we're building more than a law firm; we're building a team that cares. We value trust over micromanagement and give our staff the autonomy to do their best work. Every role matters, and every employee plays a part in our continued growth and success.\r\n\r\nWe've earned a reputation for delivering high-quality legal services and genuine, concierge-level client care. We're not just handling cases - we're building lasting relationships. Our culture is rooted in ownership, hard work, service, and growth, and we're looking for you to join us in our mission to drive positive outcomes for our clients.