Legal Secretary

Full-Time · San Diego, CA · $30 - $41/hr · Benefits & 401K

Candidates should have previous experience working for one or more attorneys and are responsible for organizing and maintaining all files, calendaring/ scheduling, and other correspondence relating to litigation and administrative matters. They also must meet the following requirements:

• Must have 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced law firm as a civil litigation legal assistant/legal secretary (personal injury experience preferred).
• The candidate must be self-starting with a “hit the ground running” work ethic.
• Experience with case intake/opening.
• Experience with managing deadlines and ensuring attorneys meet the same.
• Experience with filing and service in California superior, federal and appellate courts.
• Knowledge of rules relating to service and filing of pleadings and discovery.
• Familiarity with expert designation and deposition process.
• Familiarity with trial-triggered deadlines.
• Be comfortable with client/insurance carrier contact via email and phone.
• Must have trial preparation experience, including preparation, service, and filing of trial documents, motions in limine, and preparation of exhibit binders.

Martin Lam
JBA  |  Business Development Consultant
 
a: 1192 North Lake Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91104
e: martin.lam@jba.com | w: www.jba.com
m: (818) 585-6876