Jury Document Assistant

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our firm is looking for a Trial Department Assistant for our Downtown Los Angeles office 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.

Compensation Range:

$25.00-$29.00/Hourly, DOE, + Benefits

Responsibilities:

• Draft and e-file pre-trial documents and arrange for service on defendants
• Provide copies of pre-trial documents, witness lists, and exhibits to clients
• Merge all trial documents and produce trial binders for attorneys
• Send jury trial notifications and fee schedules to clients
• Send answers to clients, follow up with the court to ensure processing of trial requests, and notify clients of the trial date
• Prepare witness subpoenas and arrange for service
• Obtain certified copies of documents needed for trial exhibits
• Ensure pre-trial motions and briefs are drafted, filed, and placed in the trial file
• Process post-trial writs
• E-file pre-trial motions
• Provide any needed support for jury trials or long bench trials where additional file organization is needed

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Formal legal training and/or trial experience
• Preparation of jury trial documents, including jury instructions, exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial binders
• Experience with ProLaw and Hot-Docs
• E-filing experience, particularly with First Legal
• 1+ years of paralegal or law clerk experience
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures
• Strong administrative and organizational skills
• High attention to detail with an ability to multi-task
• Versatile computer skills

Schedule:

Position is full-time at 40 hours/week. Our business hours are 8:30am-5:30pm Monday-Thursday, 8:30am-5:00pm Friday.

We currently offer a hybrid in-office remote work model for select positions within the Firm. New hire employees who are offered a hybrid schedule will complete the majority of their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a hybrid schedule, subject to approval by their supervisor.

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

What employees are saying about working with us:

• "The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”
• “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”
• “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that values diversity in our workplace and will consider all applicants in a manner consistent with the Fair Chance Initiative.