Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Discovery Clerk

Non-Exempt Full-time

REPORTS TO: Trial Attorney

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Will aid in propounding and responding to plaintiff personal injury discovery. This position requires self-motivation and the ability to work under minimal supervision with the ability to meet deadlines under times constraints. Knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure is helpful.

JOB DUTIES:

• Propound to discovery
• Respond to discovery
• Calendaring and handling correspondence and e-mails
• Drafting and handling Case Management Statements and Notice Depositions
• Order/read medical reports and determine injuries
• Post jury fees

COMPETENCIES & ABILITIES IN:

• Working with clients
• Adequate grammar and spelling skills
• Working under strict deadlines and fast-paced work environments

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: This position does not have any direct reports.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This job operates in an office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS:

• Safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• Heavy computer and keyboard work
• Sitting for the majority of 8-hour workday

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK: This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM based on an eight hour day. Position may require extra work hours (overtime) and schedules may be modified according to our operational needs.

TRAVEL: This position requires some travel to meet with clients to respond to discovery and attend site inspections.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 YEARS’ PERSONAL INJURY EXPERIENCE OR EXPERIENCE IN A LITIGATION DEPARTMENT HANDLING DISCOVERY
• MUST HAVE AT LEAST ONE YEAR OF EXPERIENCE PROPOUNDING AND RESPONDING TO DISCOVERY REQUESTS, PREFERABLY IN PERSONAL INJURY CASES
• Experience filing documents with court and bookmarking
• Computer skills:
  • Proficient in G-Suite and MS Office
• Soft Skills:
  • Prioritizing
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Great organizational skills and flexibility

EQUIPMENT USED:

• PC Computer
• Fax/Copy Machine
• Telephone

ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:

This job description is not a complete statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements. Requirements are representative of the minimum level of knowledge, skill, and/or abilities. Management retains the discretion to add or change the typical duties of the position at any time. Hiring is contingent upon passing a criminal background check and reference checks to our satisfaction.

STATEMENT OF AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment at Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley is employment-at-will. Employment at-will may be terminated with or without cause and with or without notice at any time by the employee or Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley. Nothing in this job description or in any document or statement shall limit the right to terminate employment-at-will. No manager, supervisor, or employee of Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley has any authority to enter into an agreement for employment for any specified period of time or to make any agreement for employment other than at-will. Only Paul Zuckerman of Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley has the authority to make any such agreement and then only in writing.

Company Description

We are a very successful, yet unconventional law firm specializing in personal injury litigation with a team of 180 people. Our office is casual, but our work ethic and dedication is highly focused. We have been standing up for the rights of injured people against insurance companies and corporations for 25 years - achieving victories for thousands of ordinary people and consistently winning multi-million dollar awards for our clients. Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.