Personal Injury Litigation Paralegal

WGK Personal Injury Lawyers is hiring an experienced Litigation Paralegal to support our attorneys in active personal injury lawsuits. This is a true litigation role. The majority of your caseload will be filed matters in Maryland state and federal courts, with a focus on auto accident and premises liability cases. High-value cases anticipated for mediation or arbitration may also fall within your scope from the outset.

$33.65 - $38.50 hourly

What You'll Do

Discovery Management

• Draft, serve, and respond to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission
• Manage document productions, including organization, review, and privilege logging
• Coordinate and schedule depositions; prepare deposition summaries and exhibits
• Track all discovery deadlines against scheduling orders and court rules
• Use AI drafting tools to accelerate discovery responses and document review

Motion Practice & Court Filings

• Draft motions, oppositions, memoranda, and proposed orders for attorney review
• Use AI tools to support legal research, draft initial motion frameworks, and summarize case law
• Prepare and e-file documents in Maryland state courts and the federal district court
• Monitor dockets, deadlines, and court-issued notices; flag conflicts immediately

Trial & Mediation Preparation

• Build and organize trial binders, exhibit lists, and witness files
• Coordinate with court reporters, expert witnesses, and litigation support vendors
• Prepare mediation and arbitration packages for high-value cases, including damages summaries and exhibit compilations
• Assist attorneys with all pre-trial logistics

Case & Docket Management

• Maintain active litigation files in Filevine, including docket entries, document organization, and deadline tracking
• Schedule hearings, expert conferences, and case management calls
• Communicate professionally with opposing counsel, court personnel, and vendors on procedural matters

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years of litigation paralegal experience, plaintiff-side personal injury strongly preferred (required)
• Demonstrated experience managing active discovery in Maryland state courts
• Familiarity with Maryland Rules of Civil Procedure and e-filing requirements
• Experience supporting trial preparation, including exhibit management and trial binders
• Comfort using AI drafting and research tools (Claude, CoCounsel, or comparable); prior experience preferred, genuine willingness to learn required
• Filevine or comparable case management system experience preferred
• Workers' compensation litigation experience is a strong plus
• Excellent written communication and drafting skills
• Ability to manage multiple active files under deadline pressure with minimal oversight
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills

We're a personal injury law firm in Baltimore, MD. The firm was established in 1977 by William Kolodner, who passed the torch to his daughter Jill Kolodner and grandson Hunter Duke, keeping the business a family-run, multi-generational firm. We have been helping injured Marylanders get the compensation they deserve against negligent defendants.

Our mission is to help as many Marylanders as possible get the best legal representation by guiding them through the legal process so they can focus on recovering from their injuries. Our team is composed of compassionate individuals committed to advocating for clients, and we're growing to keep pace with our expanding clientele.