Personal Injury Paralegal, Temp-To-Hire
Fair Oaks, CA Direct-Hire $30.00 - $35.00/hr Onsite

Job Description

A Sacramento-based personal injury law firm is seeking a Temp-To-Hire Legal Support Staff / Legal Assistant to support attorneys and case managers in a high-volume personal injury practice. This full-time, onsite position plays a critical role in keeping cases moving efficiently by providing hands-on administrative and legal support. The role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with prior personal injury exposure who enjoys client interaction, organization, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities:

Attorney and Case Management Support

Provide day-to-day administrative and legal support to attorneys and case managers handling personal injury matters

Assist with pre-litigation case handling and support the overall progression of PI cases

Client Intake and Communication

Assist with client intake by gathering initial information and maintaining ongoing client contact

Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, and insurance companies

Document Preparation and Records Management

Draft, format, and proofread correspondence, basic pleadings, and personal injury-related documents

Request, organize, and track medical records, medical bills, and police reports

Maintain accurate and well-organized electronic and physical case files

Settlement and Case Support

Assist with settlement packages and demand preparation under supervision

Track deadlines and update internal case management systems

Administrative and Office Support

Handle incoming and outgoing mail, scanning, filing, and document management

Support general office operations in a fast-paced personal injury environment

Qualifications:

Must be available for TEMP-TO-HIRE job positions

1+ year of experience in a personal injury law firm or legal support role preferred

Familiarity with personal injury case flow, medical records, and insurance claims strongly preferred

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks in a high-volume environment

Professional demeanor and strong client service skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with legal case management software

Exposure to pre-litigation personal injury matters

Bilingual skills a plus

Work Environment:

Onsite role in Sacramento

Full-time schedule during standard business hours

Collaborative, client-focused, and fast-paced personal injury practice

Please submit your resume for confidential consideration.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

Job Reference: JN -032026-417813