Civil Litigation Paralegal

HireHawk

. Prepare and format pleadings, motions, declarations, and other court filings accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

Role fit

Core Competencies

Use this summary to align your resume positioning with the role.

Demonstrates expertise in civil litigation procedures, including the preparation of pleadings, motions, and discovery documents, while maintaining organized case files and effectively communicating with clients and legal professionals. Proficient in managing litigation deadlines and supporting trial preparation in personal injury law.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation SupportPleadings PreparationJudicial Council FormsTrial PreparationSpanish Bilingual Proficiency

ATS Keywords

Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills

PleadingsMotionsDeclarationsDiscovery DocumentsCourt FilingsLitigation DeadlinesLegal CorrespondenceCase ManagementDocument OrganizationClient Interviews

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProfessional CommunicationProactive Work EthicIndependenceInterpersonal Skills

Tools & Technologies

Google DriveDigital Legal Document Management Systems

Industry Keywords

California Civil LitigationPersonal Injury LawLitigated Case LifecycleCourt DatesDiscovery Due Dates

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Prepare and format pleadings, motions, declarations, and other court filings accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements
Complete Judicial Council forms and other forms commonly used in California civil litigation
Calendar, monitor, and proactively track litigation deadlines, court dates, discovery due dates, and other case milestones
Prepare discovery documents and assist attorneys with drafting, organizing, and finalizing discovery responses
Draft demand letters, legal correspondence, and other case-related documents
Maintain organized case files, medical records, billing summaries, exhibits, and supporting documentation
Prepare and organize documents and exhibits for hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial
Conduct client interviews and coordinate document and records collection
Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, courts, medical providers, insurance adjusters, experts, and vendors
Support attorneys with trial preparation and case strategy while anticipating upcoming needs across an active caseload

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong professional experience supporting civil litigation matters
Practical knowledge of civil litigation procedure and the lifecycle of a litigated case
Prior experience working in personal injury law
Hands-on experience preparing pleadings, motions, declarations, discovery documents, and court filings
Experience calendaring and tracking litigation deadlines with a high degree of accuracy
Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients, attorneys, courts, and outside parties
Ability to work proactively, independently, and with strong attention to detail across multiple active cases
Prior experience as a legal assistant, litigation assistant, or paralegal in a civil litigation practice
Experience with California civil litigation and Judicial Council forms
Experience supporting hearings, depositions, and trial preparation
Spanish bilingual proficiency
Experience using Google Drive and digital legal document management systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Access to a $200K+ perk marketplace with discounts on 150+ global services.
Option to withdraw up to 50% of approved earnings before payday.