Legal Secretary / Law Clerk

Modern plaintiff-side personal injury law firm seeking a detail-oriented Legal Secretary/Law Clerk to support its litigation team.

About the role

Work closely with the Paralegal and Litigation Assistant to keep electronic case files accurate, organized, and ready for attorney review. The ideal candidate is an early-career legal professional with plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience who writes well, learns quickly, and takes pride in precise, organized work.

Responsibilities

• Support the Paralegal and Litigation Assistant with active personal injury litigation matters
• Organize documents and ensure they are saved in the correct electronic case files
• Assist with drafting motions, discovery, and other legal documents
• Provide backup support for court filings and litigation calendaring
• Maintain accurate, complete, and accessible case records
• Review files for missing, incomplete, or incorrectly categorized documentation
• Coordinate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff
• Assist a litigation team managing approximately 60–100 active cases
• Use automated workflows and AI-supported tools for drafting, filing, and document management
• Complete assignments accurately and within established deadlines

Requirements

• At least one year of plaintiff-side personal injury litigation experience
• Direct exposure to motor vehicle accident cases
• Experience with discovery, motion drafting, and legal file organization
• Familiarity with litigation calendaring and court filing procedures
• Strong legal writing, proofreading, and document-management skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to prioritize assignments in a fast-paced environment
• Clear, direct, and professional communication skills
• Ability to work on-site in Lawndale
• Bachelor’s degree preferred, but equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Experience with Filevine is preferred
• Current law students and law clerks with directly relevant experience are encouraged to apply

Benefits

• Medical insurance options
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) eligibility
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Discretionary year-end performance bonus of up to $1,000
• Annual performance reviews with potential merit increases
• No billable-hour requirement
• Business-casual work environment
• Modern cloud-based systems, automated workflows, and AI tools
• Direct exposure to an experienced plaintiff-side litigation team
• Professional growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding firm

Pay

$20–$30 per hour