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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Position Description
Experience in Probate, Restraining Orders and Criminal Defense are a plus.
Processes paperwork for new clients efficiently and in accordance with protocols.
Obtains pertinent information from new clients by asking them to complete surveys or interviews courteously and professionally.
Answers and screens inquiry calls and emails from prospective clients.
Adheres to the facility dress code and appears professional at all times.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates the ability to use standard office equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers, fax machines and others.
Displays the ability to communicate with others effectively, listen closely and convey points clearly.
Shows proficiency with computer programs which may include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and others.
Shows the ability to calm frustrated clients quickly and make decisions based upon anticipated outcomes.
Possesses the ability to adjust to constantly changing workloads.
Duties and Responsibilities
Investigating the factual evidence of a case and preparing exhibits, charts and diagrams to display information
Drafting legal court documents, such as pleadings, motions, affidavits and subpoenas; documents, such as trusts, wills, contracts and real estate leases; and closing documents
Conducting routine discovery
Obtaining due diligence materials, such as corporate certificates of good standing, real estate and title information
Organizing and tracking files for important case documents, including pleadings and voluminous discovery documents; creating and maintaining a case-management database
Attending and taking notes at meetings and assisting lawyers in collecting legal and factual documents
Communicating by phone with opposing counsel and other parties, clients, judicial administrative staff and vendors
Scheduling depositions, site inspections, hearings, closings and meetings for lawyers and other legal staff
Preparing legal documents and notices, and updating transactional documents with the most recently negotiated language
Transmitting legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials by electronic filing, mail, fax or messenger
Completing administrative forms, such as time cards and expense reports. Other duties include arranging travel plans and organizing and maintaining case and correspondence files
Organize documents and coordinate document productions. Conduct the Bates-stamping, redaction, duplication and indexing of documents. Set up and maintain files which are organized chronologically, numerically and/or by subject matter. Under the guidance of an attorney, categorize documents by subject matter and prepare a chronology of facts.
Conduct various document searches and factual research.
Create and maintain internal case databases, run searches on internal and external document databases and systems, cull relevant information from a variety of resources such as newspapers, magazines, libraries, case documents and trade associations.
Prepare witness and matter materials for case preparation.
Organize interview memos, digests and other relevant documents for attorney review and case preparation.
Prepare for depositions by preparing documents relevant to the deponent, organize exhibits, and digest transcripts to summarize highlights of a proceeding.
Pull relevant documents, proofread papers, organize exhibits and create document indices in the preparation of motion filing. Work with attorneys in the preparation and filing of all court documents. Create, bind and distribute both file and courtesy copies. Organize the briefs, exhibits and appendices. Oversee the progress of documents, order transcripts from reporting services and fulfill requests from outside counsel and others.
Daily Responsibilities: Filing at the Riverside Superior Courts, taking mail to the Post Office and picking up discovery at the Riverside District Attorney's office. Our office is walking distance to these locations, should you choose to drive we shall reimburse you for mileage at the current IRS rate.
Prepare for trials.
Organize exhibits, files and all other supporting documents, coordinate trial set-up and logistics, assist in the preparation of witness testimony and serve as liaison between trial attorneys and in-house staff.
Part Time Position:
25 - 30 hours per week to start
Compensation is $13.00-$14.00/hr.
Company does not provide benefits
No relocation
Vacancy caducado!