Personal Injury Paralegal / Law Clerk / Post-Bar Clerk

Job Title: Personal Injury Paralegal / Law Clerk / Post-Bar ClerkLocation: 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 FirmOur 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 OverviewOur 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.ResponsibilitiesFiling and serving legal documentsCommunicating with clients, witnesses, and opposing counselMaintaining and organizing case filesConducting legal research and gathering pertinent case informationPreparing and drafting pleadings, discovery, motions, and subpoenasCoordinating depositions, hearings, and court appearancesManaging case calendars, deadlines, and discovery schedulesScheduling court reporters and requesting transcriptsReviewing and proofreading legal documents for accuracy and completenessUsing case management software to maintain accurate, up-to-date recordsQualificationsFor 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 requiredBachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, or JD (depending on role)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailExcellent communication and client service skillsProficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with case/document management systemsAbility to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyBilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not requiredWork EnvironmentOnsiteFull-time, minimum 40 hours per weekCollaborative, close-knit team with significant growth opportunities as the firm expands#ZR