Personal Injury Paralegal | Plaintiff Litigation | California (Remote)

About UsMarc J. Bern & Partners LLP is one of the country's leading plaintiff-side litigation firms, fighting for injured and sick clients in mass tort, personal injury, medical malpractice, toxic exposure, FELA, and products liability cases nationwide. We are advocates — passionate, relentless, and proud of the difference we make for real people. Our team is collaborative, driven, and always evolving with the latest legal technology. If you want your work to matter, you'll fit right in.The OpportunityWe're looking for a sharp, self-driven Paralegal to join our California litigation team — fully remote. You do not have to live in California, but your experience must be with the California courts systems. You'll be embedded in active cases, supporting attorneys from intake through trial, with real ownership over your work. If you love staying organized, solving problems before they become problems, and working with tools that make you more efficient, this role was designed for you.What You'll Do✅ Conduct legal research using LexisNexis and other platforms to locate parties and support case strategy ✅ Serve as a confident point of contact with clients, opposing counsel, court staff, and court reporters ✅ Draft and e-file pleadings, summons, civil case information sheets, and case management conference statements in California courts ✅ Coordinate court reporters for hearings and depositions; manage service of process ✅ Support trial preparation — organizing exhibits, witnesses, and case materials ✅ Convert, format, and manage documents across PDF and Word formatsWhat You BringRequired: ▸ 3+ years of civil litigation experience ▸ Strong knowledge of California court procedures ▸ LexisNexis and/or Westlaw proficiency ▸ Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PDF conversion) ▸ California e-filing experience ▸ Strong written and verbal communication skills ▸ Ability to handle sensitive case-related information with discretionBonus Points: ⭐ Experience with Filevine case management software ⭐ Mass tort or plaintiff-side litigation background ⭐ Enthusiasm for legal tech and smarter ways of workingYou'll Thrive Here If You…⚡ Take initiative — you spot next steps naturally and don't wait to be asked twice 📋 Stay organized under pressure and feel energized by a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment 💻 Embrace technology and are always looking for smarter, faster ways to get things done 🤝 Communicate with care — your clients are going through hard times, and your empathy makes a real difference 🏠 Work independently and own your outcomesWhat We Offer💰 Competitive salary: $60,000–$70,000 (based on experience) 🏥 Health, dental, and vision insurance 🛡️ Life insurance, long-term disability, long-term care, FSA, and transit benefits 📈 401(k) retirement plan 🌴 Generous PTO, personal days, and paid holidays (3+ weeks PTO accrued to start) 👥 A genuinely supportive and collaborative team cultureLegal DisclosuresEqual Employment Opportunity: Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law, including the California Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and the California Family Rights Act (CFRA).Reasonable Accommodations: We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. If you require an accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact us.Pay Transparency (CA SB 1162): The salary range for this position is $60,000–$70,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors consistent with applicable law. This role is eligible for the firm's full benefits package as described above.Fair Chance Act (CA AB 1008): Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP complies with the California Fair Chance Act. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records. Criminal history will not be reviewed until after a conditional offer of employment has been extended, and any review will be conducted in accordance with applicable law.Applicant Privacy Notice (CCPA): Personal information collected during the hiring process — including your name, contact details, employment history, and application materials — is used solely for recruitment and hiring purposes. We do not sell applicants' personal information.Marc J. Bern & Partners LLP · Equal Opportunity Employer · Remote – California Team This posting complies with applicable California employment law, including SB 1162 (Pay Transparency), AB 1008 (Fair Chance Act), FEHA, and CCPA.