Description:
At Hensley Legal Group, every client walks away with more than legal representationโthey walk away with someone who truly advocated for them during one of the most difficult times in their life. As a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal, your precision, communication, and drive help move cases forward and make a meaningful impact on every client you support.
What youโll love about this role:
Youโll work alongside a team that is deeply committed to making a difference. Whether youโre guiding a client through the litigation process, keeping critical deadlines on track, or partnering closely with attorneys to prepare for mediation or trial, your work plays a vital role in delivering results.
Weโre looking for someone who thrives in a detail-driven environment and understands that strong communication and follow-through are key to success. Our team values collaboration, accountability, and the balance between high performance and a supportive workplace.
Your impact:
Your ownership of each case helps ensure nothing falls through the cracks. From managing discovery and coordinating depositions to maintaining consistent client communication, your work keeps cases progressing efficiently and strategically. Your ability to stay organized and proactive helps turn complex litigation into successful outcomes for our clients.
What youโll be doing:
Youโll serve as a central point of coordination for active litigation cases, including:
- Serving as the clientโs primary point of contact, conducting status calls every 30โ45 days to check on treatment and provide case updates.
- Managing litigation deadlines, including setting reminders for motions, pleadings, discovery, and court requirements. Drafting and filing standard motions and pleadings in a timely manner.
- Completing and coordinating discovery, including plaintiff discovery, standard discovery to defendants, and non-party discovery (e.g., cell phone carriers, defense experts, insurance carriers).
- Preparing medical binders and organizing evidence for mediation and trial.
- Scheduling depositions and mediation.
- Verifying and addressing potential liens.
- Ensuring all discovery is received and answered prior to depositions.
- Delegating medical records, billing, and balance requests to the Legal Assistant and overseeing follow-through.
- Reviewing incoming mail and ensuring appropriate action or attorney review.
- Maintaining detailed case notes in the case management system in accordance with firm procedures.
- Following established trial preparation checklists and notifying the Litigation Attorney of any case developments or concerns.
- Closing cases in the system upon final settlement or satisfaction of judgment.
Requirements:
Who you are:
Youโre highly organized, proactive, and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once. You understand the importance of deadlines and accuracy in litigation and take pride in keeping everything running smoothly. You communicate clearly and professionally with clients, attorneys, and external partners, and youโre motivated to take ownership of your work.
What you bring:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Associateโs or Bachelorโs degree preferred
- Prior legal experience, especially in personal injury litigation, strongly preferred
- Proven ability to manage deadlines, documentation, and client communication
Why youโll love it here:
Youโll be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. We offer:
- A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401k, paid parental leave, and pet benefits
- A flexible full-time schedule built around core hours
- A collaborative, in-office environment
- The opportunity to build a meaningful career while making a real impact on peopleโs lives
If youโre ready to take ownership of cases, support meaningful litigation work, and grow your career as a Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal, weโd love to meet you. Special consideration will be given to resumes submitted with a cover letter.
Apply today and take the next step in a career where your commitment to justice truly matters.