Trial Preparation Specialist
About The Position
We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our Los Angeles office is looking for a Trial Preparation Specialist to join our fast-paced team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely production of all pre-trial and post-trial documents in the trial phase of the unlawful detainer process. About Us: With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.
Requirements
- 2+ years of legal or law firm experience
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload
- Ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience with e-filing
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PDF editor
Nice To Haves
- ABA-approved paralegal certificate
- Essential Forms and ProLaw efficiency
Responsibilities
- Assist attorneys with contested evictions to ensure the efficient and timely production of all pre-trial and trial documents in the trial phase of the unlawful detainer process
- Review Answers and communicate with Client regarding potential defects/defenses
- Propound discovery and monitor responses or lack of
- Create case summaries for the assigned attorney
- Maintain communication with attorneys regarding upcoming court cases
- Contact clients prior to trial to confirm dates, times, and court locations
- Organize exhibits
- E-Filing documents
- Make calls to court to follow up on matters
- Manage attorney’s calendars for court and trial dates
- Provide any needed support for jury trials or long bench trials where additional file organization is needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life
- disability insurance
- 401(k)
- paid vacation
- sick time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
