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Remote, Contract - based Southern California Litigation Paralegal (Trial Prep with PI/Medical Malpractice Experience) - 10+ Hours/Week

Key Facts

Remote From: 
Fixed term
Senior (5-10 years)
English

Other Skills

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    Detail Oriented
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    Communication
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    Time Management

Roles & Responsibilities

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal
  • Prior experience handling Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases
  • Strong trial preparation experience
  • Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures

Requirements:

  • Prepare trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials
  • Support attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
  • Manage and organize large volumes of medical records, expert materials, and case documents

Job description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide remote, on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Due to increased demand, we are now interviewing for a qualified, experienced, and dedicated Southern California Litigation Paralegal (Trial Preparation with Personal Injury / Medical Malpractice Experience).

Remote work hours will vary, but are expected to be approximately 10+ hours per week.

Paralegal Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a Litigation Paralegal with direct experience in California litigation matters
  • Prior experience handling Personal Injury and/or Medical Malpractice cases required
  • Strong trial preparation experience, including preparing trial binders, exhibits, witness files, and other trial-related materials
  • Experience supporting attorneys through all phases of litigation, from case inception through trial
  • Strong experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
  • Ability to manage and organize large volumes of medical records, expert materials, and case documents
  • Experience coordinating depositions, mediations, expert witnesses, and trial logistics
  • Strong knowledge of California civil litigation procedures, court rules, and deadlines
  • Experience with e-filing in California state and federal courts
  • Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and strong case management skills
  • Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work effectively in a fast-paced litigation environment
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Self-starter who can work independently with minimal supervision

Our Paralegal pay rate starts at $30/hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you for a 30-minute online meeting in the next two days to answer all of your questions about The Freelance Firm and this opportunity.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!




Salary: Negotiable - TBD

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