Legal Secretary - Personal Injury

Contract opportunity with the potential to convert to a permanent employee at an established boutique firm recognized for its success in personal injury, child abuse, and assault litigation.

About the firm

Established boutique firm recognized for winning results for clients across personal injury, child abuse, and assault. The firm is led by one of the nation’s top plaintiff’s personal injury attorneys, who has won and collected over $100 million for clients in the last five years. Cases are high‑profile, significant‑damage matters on behalf of catastrophically injured clients, including child sexual abuse litigation, privacy rights, and pharmacy mistakes.

Pay

$30 – $50 per hour

Responsibilities

• Prepare, format, and proofread pleadings, discovery requests/responses, subpoenas, and trial binders.
• File documents with Superior and Federal courts, manage calendaring and court deadlines, and maintain electronic case files.
• Secure medical records/billing, set medical appointments, and communicate with clients, insurance adjusters, and defense counsel.
• Schedule depositions, mediations, and hearings; handle travel arrangements; and manage attorney time entry.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in personal injury or civil litigation law firms.
• Strong knowledge of California Superior and Federal court rules.
• Proficiency in e‑filing systems and advanced MS Word skills.
• Experience with case management software and MS Office.
• High school diploma required; paralegal certificate is a plus.