Remote Plaintiff Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal (California)
Location: Fully Remote (Must reside in California and be able to work Pacific Time business hours)
Job Type: Contract with strong potential for permanent hire
A well-established California plaintiff personal injury law firm is seeking a
Plaintiff PI Litigation Paralegal to join its close-knit, collaborative team. This boutique practice has intentionally remained lean, giving every team member the opportunity to make a meaningful impact while working directly with an experienced plaintiff's personal injury attorney.
You'll work directly with the firm's owner in a modern, technology-forward practice where your ideas are valued and your contributions have a direct impact on every case.
If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and wants to be an essential part of a litigation team, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
- Manage plaintiff personal injury cases from intake through settlement or trial support ("soup to nuts"), depending on your experience and interest.
- Order medical records and coordinate case documentation.
- Prepare letters of representation.
- Assemble discovery responses and litigation documents.
- Prepare court forms, pleadings, and filing packages.
- Coordinate service of process and file proofs of service.
- Electronically file documents in California courts.
- Assist with case management, client communication, and general administrative support.
- Work closely with the attorney to keep approximately 35-50 active litigation files moving efficiently.
Qualifications
- 2-5 years of Plaintiff Personal Injury litigation paralegal experience.
- This role is ideal for someone who's ready to take ownership of cases and continue growing alongside an experienced plaintiff's attorney.
- Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures.
- Experience with California e-filing is required.
- Texas e-filing experience is a plus.
- Spanish bilingual skills are highly preferred.
- Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.
- The attorney embraces technology and AI-powered legal tools to improve efficiency, making this a great opportunity for someone who enjoys leveraging modern legal technology.
Why This Opportunity?
- Fully remote position with long-term contract and contract-to-hire potential.
- Join a respected California plaintiff PI practice with more than 15 years of success.
- Work directly with decision-makers in a collaborative, low-bureaucracy environment.
- Broad, hands-on litigation experience with significant responsibility and autonomy.
- Competitive compensation with a target conversion salary of $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience.
If you're looking for a remote opportunity where your work truly makes a difference and you can play a key role in a successful plaintiff PI practice, we'd love to connect with you.
Key Details
Physical Requirements
• Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations
• Work is generally performed sitting, talking, hearing, and typing
• This is a high-volume screen-based role, requiring constant, prolonged computer usage, including but not limited to: reviewing documents, managing visual content, and attending virtual meetings
• Visual acuity required for computer use, data analysis, and extended reading
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing and document handling
• Occasional standing, walking, bending, and reaching
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds
Remote Work & Information Security Requirements
Employees in this role are expected to maintain a work environment that supports the protection of confidential, proprietary, and client-sensitive information, consistent with Company policies and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
To support these obligations, individuals in this role should be able to:
• Maintain a secure and reliable internet connection capable of supporting required systems and applications
• Utilize company-issued or approved technology, including compliance with required security tools (e.g., VPN, multi-factor authentication, endpoint protection)
• Conduct work in a manner that protects the confidentiality of information, including taking reasonable steps to prevent unauthorized access, viewing, or disclosure of sensitive materials
• Follow all applicable information security, data privacy, and acceptable use policies as communicated by the Company
• Promptly report any suspected security incidents, breaches, or system vulnerabilities in accordance with Company protocols
Workplace Monitoring & Data Use Notice
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In certain roles, individuals may perform work within client-controlled environments, including client systems, platforms, or physical worksites. In such cases, work activities may also be subject to the client's applicable policies, procedures, and monitoring practices.
Trustpoint does not control client monitoring practices but expects that any such practices will be conducted in accordance with applicable laws and contractual obligations. Additional information regarding applicable policies will be provided during the onboarding process or prior to assignment, as appropriate.
Client Specific Requirements Notice
Certain roles may be subject to additional client-specific screening, compliance, or credentialing requirements. Any such requirements will be communicated at the appropriate stage of the hiring process and will be administered in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Pay Transparency Notice
Pursuant to applicable law, this position includes a good-faith salary or hourly range at the time of posting. The final compensation offered will be determined based on factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, skills, education, geographic location, and business needs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Trustpoint provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Employment decisions are made without regard to any protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.