C082
Located in San Jose, CA
Pay: $35-$45
Job Full Description
The candidate for this position will be successful if they are able to execute a variety of secretarial duties of a confidential nature. These tasks will include working with attorneys, paralegals and other members of the firm with a series of administrative functions. Therefore, the candidate will have to have effective time managements and organizational skills coupled with the ability to be detail oriented.
Job Duties
- Timely and accurately e-file legal documents with federal and state courts, while strictly abiding by any local rules and guidelines.
- Prepare and organize various legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, discovery requests and responses, briefs, and any trial related documents, including witness lists, exhibits lists, jury instructions, and any necessary trial binders.
- Ensure our attorneys' calendars are accurately updated and assist with the coordination of any court appearances, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and any other litigation related matters.
- Organize and maintain case files on Dropbox, ensuring all important information and documents are accurately recorded and easily accessible to our attorneys
- Assist attorneys with expert designations and expert discovery, by assisting with scheduling, organizing expert files, and coordinating expert depositions.
- Coordinate with our clients and their medical providers to ensure clients are receiving appropriate treatment
- Assist attorneys during trial with trial exhibits and scheduling witnesses and experts.
- Work with accounting to ensure case costs are accurately documented and timely paid.
Qualifications and Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills to facilitate effective interaction with clients, attorneys, medical providers, and experts
- Strong research skills to gather and analyze information relevant to personal injury cases
- Sharp attention to detail to ensure all documentation and information is accurate and complete
- Proficient organizational skills to effectively manage a large case load, multiple deadlines, and incoming documents
- Thorough understanding of relevant medical terminology in personal injury cases and e-filing procedures for state and federal court.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and legal software programs,
- Ability to work individually and collaboratively in a fast paced, in-office environment.
San Jose, CA
2351
1798 Technology Drive
Suite 139
San Jose, CA 95110
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