Contract Paralegal - Personal Injury

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.

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).

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