Personal Injury Litigation Assistant

• Location: Burbank, CA
• Employment Type: Full-Time, On-Site
• Compensation: $25–$30 per hour, DOE

About the Role

Block LLP is seeking a Personal Injury Litigation Assistant to support attorneys with pleadings, discovery, court filings, deadlines, client communication, and trial preparation. Ideal for candidates with at least 1 year of paralegal experience or 3+ years as a legal assistant.

Responsibilities

• Draft, format, file, and serve pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Calendar and monitor court deadlines, hearings, and depositions
• Assist with written discovery, document collection, and trial preparation
• Communicate with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and medical providers
• Maintain accurate, organized electronic case files
• Update case information in the firm's case management system

Requirements

• At least 1 year paralegal experience or 3+ years legal assistant experience
• Litigation experience; familiarity with California civil procedure and calendaring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Benefits

• Bonus opportunities
• 401(k) program
• Nine paid firm holidays + additional time off
• Training and professional development
• Collaborative and supportive team environment