Litigation Paralegal (Personal Injury)

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TYPE OF WORK

Full Time

SALARY

Negotiable

HOURS PER WEEK

40

DATE UPDATED

Jul 10, 2026

JOB OVERVIEW

Join a Team That's Fighting for clients!

 
Parnall Law Firm isn't just one of the largest personal injury firms in New Mexico, USA — we're a team of passionate advocates dedicated to standing up for clients when they need it most. And we want you helping lead that charge.


We're hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal. If you're a seasoned Litigation Paralegal who thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in exceptional work, and genuinely cares about the people you serve — read on.

Why You'll Love Working Here
We take care of our people. Parnall Law has been recognized as one of Albuquerque's best places to work year after year — and that's no a ---------- .

What We're Looking For

5+ years of personal injury litigation paralegal experience — active litigation stage experience required; pre-litigation backgrounds will not be considered
Strong working knowledge of state, local, and federal court rules
Experience with e-filing, legal documentation, and litigation management software
Exceptional English written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with strong time-management instincts
Genuine empathy for injured clients and a client-first mindset
Professional demeanor with the confidence to exceed expectations
A collaborative spirit and desire to mentor and motivate teammates
Willingness to travel if a case proceeds to trial
Ability to work during US Mountain Time business hours (Mon–Thu 8–5, Fri 8–4)
A track record of long-term success and growth in previous roles is a strong plus

What You'll Do
As a Litigation Paralegal at Parnall Law, you'll be an essential force behind our attorneys — helping move cases forward with precision, compassion, and purpose. Your organizational expertise and client-focused mindset will directly shape outcomes for real people at some of the most difficult ---------- nts of their lives.


MISSION STATEMENT

To work together with the attorneys as a team to provide clients with intelligent, compassionate and determined advocacy, with the goal of maximizing compensation for the harms caused by wrongful actions of others.

To give clients and files the attention and organization needed to help bring resolution as effectively and quickly as possible.

To make sure that, at the end of the case, the client is satisfied and knows Parnall Law has stood up for, fought for, and given voice and value to his or her harm.

To work and motivate tea ---------- mbers according to the values of Parnall Law Firm.

RESULTS / OUTCOMES (What you must get done.)

Attend weekly firm-wide huddle every Monday morning at 8:00
Attend daily team mini huddle Tuesday through Thursday at 8:00 am
Attend weekly calendar meetings on Fridays at 8:00 am
Have status comments entered before weekly meeting of Operations Manager and Leads.
Attend biweekly meeting with Team Lead to go over individual metrics and goals.
Draft and file complaints within 30 days of case being transferred to LIT 00.
Send out service of process within 15 days of filing complaint.
Accomplish service of process within 30 days of sending out service.
Ensure that a scheduling conference has been requested within 30 days of all defendants filing an answer to the complaint (unless the case is valued at more than $100K and attorney has chosen not to request yet).
Ensure that scheduling hearings are set within two months of the request.
Calendar all scheduling order items within 5 days of receipt of the scheduling order.
Schedule mediations within 60 days of moving a case to LDD (Litigation, Discovery, Depositions).
Providing telephonic client updates every 6 weeks and having 10 or less outstanding updates at any given time.
Ensure overdue tasks never exceed 50.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Attend Transition to Litigation meetings with client and Case Manager.
Speak to adjusters, defense attorneys, others involved in litigation.
Update client with copies of relevant file materials.
Work with legal assistant to e-file and e-serve court pleadings
Be familiar with state, local and federal rules for every jurisdiction in we practice in
Post all costs including expected costs that we have not been invoiced for (mediation, depositions, expert fees, etc.)
Draft and serve subpoenas
Compose discovery requests, answers / responses
Creating and maintaining a discovery index identifying production of all parties, by bates stamp numbers.
Review defendant discovery responses/Defendant deposition transcripts for follow up discovery
Update case analysis within one week of receiving Defendant's discovery answers with Defendant's policy limits.
Set Depositions (Request witness fee, if necessary)
Create motion/mediation and arbitration/exhibit binders
Be up-to-date with each case and work with case managers/ legal assistants to complete the background check/asset check on all Defendants and background check on clients.
Complete all attorney assignments in a timely manner.
Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery for attorneys, save/name all documents in SmartAdvocate in accordance with Naming Protocol.
Calendar all case information pursuant to the calendaring protocol.
Perform backup intake calls in accordance with intake protocol.
Work with all staff assigned to your cases to move the case to a desired conclusion.
Posting all case information, case dates, and litigation information, in SmartAdvocate.
Prepare for trial (schedule witness statements, exhibits, UJIs, etc.)
Attend trial
Follow and maintain all firm policies and procedures.
Proportionately contribute to overall client satisfaction and firm revenue goals.

SKILL REQUIREMENT
English Proficiency Paralegal
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