Jury Document Assistant

About Us

With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and e-file pre-trial documents and arrange for service on defendants
• Provide copies of pre-trial documents, witness lists, and exhibits to clients
• Merge all trial documents and produce trial binders for attorneys
• Send answers to clients, follow up with the court to ensure processing of trial requests, and notify clients of the trial date
• Prepare witness subpoenas and arrange for service
• Obtain certified copies of documents needed for trial exhibits
• Ensure pre-trial motions and briefs are drafted, filed, and placed in the trial file
• E-file pre-trial motions
• Provide any needed support for jury trials or long bench trials where additional file organization is needed

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant and/or paralegal
• Preparation of jury trial documents, including jury instructions, exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial binders
• E-filing experience
• Ability to work with people of all educational, socioeconomic, and cultural backgrounds who may have differing communication abilities
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• Ability to handle a high volume of workload
• Strong communication skills
• High attention to detail with an ability to multi-task
• Versatile computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ProLaw and LexisNexis
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent

Schedule

Position is full-time at 40 hours/week. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday. The primary responsibilities of this position require that the work be performed at the office full-time. We are not considering remote candidates at this time.

Compensation

$25.00-$29.00/Hourly, DOE

Benefits

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

What Employees Are Saying

• "The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great."
• "I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team."
• "I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much."