Litigation Paralegal

About This Role

The Litigation Paralegal will manage personal injury litigation matters from intake through settlement, preparing legal documents and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines. This role supports the Personal Injury Auto Accidents practice in the Nashville office and involves coordinating with various parties and conducting research.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, motions, and settlement documents for attorney review
• Organize, review, and summarize medical records, police reports, and accident-related documentation
• Coordinate with clients, medical providers, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
• Conduct legal and factual research to support case development and litigation strategy
• Assist with deposition, mediation, and trial preparation, including exhibits, witness files, and trial binders
• Track and manage litigation deadlines in accordance with Illinois civil procedure and local court rules
• Maintain accurate, well-organized case files within the firm's case management system
• Provide compassionate, professional communication to clients throughout the litigation process

Requirements

• Associate's or bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in personal injury (auto accident experience strongly preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Illinois civil procedure and electronic filing systems
• Excellent organizational, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and legal case management software
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have:

• Paralegal certificate
• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English

Benefits

• High-impact plaintiff-side work supporting injured clients
• Collaborative, team-driven litigation environment
• Opportunity for advancement at the senior paralegal level
• Values-driven culture focused on integrity, accountability, and client service

About the Company

Johnson Law Group is a nationally recognized plaintiffs' law firm headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices across the United States and the United Kingdom. For more than 20 years, the firm has represented individuals and families in personal injury, mass tort, workers' compensation, and complex litigation matters, combining deep legal experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, data, and client service.