Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Legal Assistant / Paralegal DATE: January 8, 2021

Non-Exempt Full-time REPORTS TO: Trial Attorney

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: Serves as assistant to trial attorney in preparing cases for trial. The legal assistant will aid in all trial preparation needs for the plaintiff, personal injury cases. This position requires the ability to work under minimal supervision. Must have knowledge of the Code of Civil Procedure, principles of spelling and grammar, and have the ability to meet deadlines under time constraints.

JOB DUTIES:

• Monitoring statute of limitation dates for filing lawsuits and government claim deadlines
• Preparations of summons and complaints, statement of damages, applications for publication, guardian ad litem applications, etc.
• Putting out lawsuits for service on defendants
• Preparing all trial documents including trial binders
• Coordinating trial testimony with the attorney
• Drafting and handling correspondence and e-mails
• Calendar management, travel arrangements, organizing files and meeting with clients

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. Our office is also dog-friendly!

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 of work are Monday through Friday; hours can start as early as 6:00 AM and continue as late as 2:30 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 meet with clients to respond to discovery, attend site inspections, and court

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• MUST HAVE 2-3 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE WITH PREPARATION AND FILING OF LAWSUITS, PUTTING LAWSUITS OUT FOR SERVICE AND TRACKING STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS DEADLINES
• MUST HAVE PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE AS A LEGAL ASSISTANT OR PARALEGAL
• Computer skills: Proficient in G-Suite, MS Office, and Adobe, but also willing to train
• Filing documents with court, bookmarking.
• Legal Solutions
• CACI Jury Instructions
• CourtCall
• Westlaw
• Knowledge of Court Rules
• Knowledge of e-Filing, Bate Stamping/Exhibits Stamping

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 the Managing Partner of Carpenter Zuckerman & Rowley has the authority to make any such agreement and then only in writing.

Company Description

CZR is one of the largest plaintiff-only law firms in the State of California exclusively dedicated to the representation of injured people. We are known for our aggressive stand against insurance companies and we consistently win multi-million dollar awards on behalf of 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.