LHH - Lee Hecht Harrison is a management consulting company working to help organizations “see the possibilities in their people.” As an employer, LHH values supporting flexibl
Paralegal
Location
California
Posted
11 days ago
Salary
$85K - $120K / year
Seniority
Senior
No structured requirement data.
Job Description
Paralegal
LHH - Lee Hecht Harrison
Title: Paralegal (PI Plaintiff) Job Description: $ 85000 - $ 120000 / Year location_on Irvine, California Legal & Compliance acutePermanent Paralegal - Personal Injury (Plaintiff) Location: Irvine, Hybrid 3 days remote, 2 days in person Salary: $85K - $120K DOE Key Responsibilities - Communicate frequently with clients, providing compassionate and empathetic support - Manage and maintain electronic document filing systems - Draft and finalize legal documents, including complaints, pleadings, discovery responses, affidavits, memoranda, and related filings - Proofread and ensure accuracy of all legal drafts - Maintain attorney calendars, including appearances, deadlines, and statute tracking - Prepare notices, schedule depositions, and coordinate service of subpoenas - Obtain medical records and healthcare lien information - Assist with fact investigation and case development - Ensure compliance with court rules, filing procedures, and law office protocols (including e‑filing) Required Qualifications & Skills - MUST have 5+ years’ experience in plaintiff personal injury litigation. - Previous work experience involving litigation of claims. - Strong legal drafting experience. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office-based programs. - Self-motivated with the ability to take initiative. - Ability to make timely decisions in challenging situations. - Focus on meeting demanding deadlines. - Meticulous attention to accuracy, detail, and organization. - Professionalism in stressful situations. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Well-organized and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - California e-filing experience required and knowledge of CA court rules, filing procedures (including e-filing), and adherence to law office procedures. - Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required. Benefits - Competitive salary (dependent on experience, education, and location) - 12 paid holidays annually - 10 days of paid vacation annually - 6 days of paid sick leave annually - Medical insurance - 401(k) with 4% fully vested safe‑harbor company match Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Pay Details: $85,000.00 to $120,000.00 per year Search managed by: Tatiana Montealegre Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.lhh.com/us/en/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: - The California Fair Chance Act - Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance - Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers - San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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