Personal Injury Legal Assistant (Litigation)
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CategoryLegal
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LocationTorrance, California
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TypeDirect hire
Salary up to $85,000.00 (may consider higher based on experience), accompanied by a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.
Join a small boutique firm as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant in Torrance, CA (onsite) with a team currently consisting of 7 attorneys, soon expanding to 9! They seek to hire a legal secretary with a minimum of one or more years of personal injury litigation experience. Our client advocates for individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of corporations, businesses, governmental entities, or individuals with insurance. Their focus spans a variety of injury cases, with a particular emphasis on brain, spine, and catastrophic injuries. Operating as a contingency firm, they eschew billable hours, and depending on experience, offer potential to be a part of their highly lucrative case referral bonus program. The founding attorney is an acclaimed trial lawyer boasting a track record of 50+ jury trials and has secured over $100 million for his clients. Recognized with prestigious awards, he is a respected advocate in personal injury & product liability, and is a dedicated board member of influential legal organizations
We desire an ideal candidate who is proactive, a self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously in a dynamic environment. The position is a full-time, in-office role requiring a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is preferable.
Responsibilities include:
Join a small boutique firm as a Personal Injury Legal Assistant in Torrance, CA (onsite) with a team currently consisting of 7 attorneys, soon expanding to 9! They seek to hire a legal secretary with a minimum of one or more years of personal injury litigation experience. Our client advocates for individuals who have sustained serious injuries due to the negligence of corporations, businesses, governmental entities, or individuals with insurance. Their focus spans a variety of injury cases, with a particular emphasis on brain, spine, and catastrophic injuries. Operating as a contingency firm, they eschew billable hours, and depending on experience, offer potential to be a part of their highly lucrative case referral bonus program. The founding attorney is an acclaimed trial lawyer boasting a track record of 50+ jury trials and has secured over $100 million for his clients. Recognized with prestigious awards, he is a respected advocate in personal injury & product liability, and is a dedicated board member of influential legal organizations
We desire an ideal candidate who is proactive, a self-starter, extremely organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple cases simultaneously in a dynamic environment. The position is a full-time, in-office role requiring a minimum commitment of 40 hours per week. Bilingual proficiency in English/Spanish is preferable.
Responsibilities include:
- Filing and serving legal documents
- Communicating with clients
- Maintaining and organizing case files
- Conducting legal research and gathering pertinent information for cases
- Preparing and drafting legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and subpoenas
- Coordinating meetings, depositions, and court appearances with clients, witnesses, and opposing counsel
- Noticing and objecting to depositions
- Calendar management for depositions, hearing dates, and all deadlines (pleadings, motions, discovery, etc.)
- Scheduling court reporters and requesting transcripts
- Reviewing and proofreading legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Utilizing case management software to maintain organized and updated case records
- Preferred Bachelor's or Associate's degree
- Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Proficiency in data entry and document management systems
- Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
- Ability to proofread legal documents for accuracy and completeness
- Familiarity with legal terminology and procedures
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Capacity to work independently and effectively prioritize tasks
- Experience with file management
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