Job description

About Johnson Law Group 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. We combine deep legal experience with a forward-thinking approach to technology, data, and client service. Our teams are collaborative, mission-driven, and committed to doing meaningful work that makes a difference. Position Overview Johnson Law Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our Nashville office in support of our Personal Injury Auto Accidents practice. This role involves managing litigation matters from intake through settlement, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements and deadlines. Key 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 Required Qualifications 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 Preferred Qualifications Paralegal certificate Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English Why Join Johnson Law Group 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 Equal Employment Opportunity Johnson Law Group is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Requirements

Must-haves

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
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree
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-haves

Minimum of 3 years of litigation paralegal experience in personal injury (auto accident experience strongly preferred)
Paralegal certificate
Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and English
Why Join Johnson Law Group
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

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