Contract Paralegal - Personal Injury

Job Description

Job Description

Contract Paralegal (3-Month) — Litigation / Personal Injury

Location : Dublin, OH (Onsite)

Type : Full-time, 3-month contract

About the Role

Aspen Careers is partnering with a small, plaintiff-side personal injury firm in Dublin, Ohio to hire a Contract Paralegal for a 3-month engagement. The ideal professional will jump in quickly to support active litigation matters— strong Ohio court filing experience is required ; personal injury experience is preferred .

What You'll Do

Own court filings in Ohio courts (state and local) : e-filing / physical filing, service, and confirmation of acceptance; maintain proof of service.

Prepare and file short-form pleadings and discovery-related documents (e.g., deposition notices, routine motions, initial disclosures).

Calendar deadlines from court orders; support basic docketing and case tracking.

Coordinate and schedule depositions, court reporters, and interpreters; manage related notices and exhibits.

Assist with discovery (requests, responses, simple summaries, Bates labeling).

Communicate directly with clients, attorneys, and court personnel to keep cases moving.

What You'll Bring

Required : Demonstrated Ohio court filing experience (e-filing portals, local rules, service requirements).

Preferred : Prior personal injury litigation exposure (plaintiff-side a plus).

2+ years as a paralegal or legal assistant in litigation.

Ability to operate independently with minimal training and manage multiple matters.

Excellent organization, attention to detail, and clear written / verbal communication.

Experience with Clio is a plus (not required).

Engagement Details

Duration : 3 months.

Schedule : Full-time.

Onsite : Dublin, OH (in-office role).

Compensation : Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience.

Why This Firm

Highly reputable, family-oriented team focused on meaningful client advocacy.

Direct access to attorneys and a supportive environment.

• Interested?

Let's talk. Contact Chelsae Bazzel at cbazzel@aspen-careers.com or call / text (380) 222-3425