Job Description

Staff Pad is looking for a Legal Secretary for health care law firm in Burbank, California. This is a temp to hire position.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Demonstrate a working knowledge of California state and federal civil procedure, including law and motion and discovery timelines

· Handle heavy attorney caseload

· Be well organized and efficient with time management skills

· Prepare standard legal documents (court summonses, arbitration demands, witness and exhibit lists, notices of hearings, etc.)

· File/serve legal documents via all methods: snail mail; overnight service; electronically and/or through an attorney service company

· Prepare trial and arbitration binders

· Schedule Courtcall for court appearances

· Accurately calculate and calendar deadlines

· Maintain attorney trial and arbitration calendars

· Keep assigned attorneys updated on upcoming deadlines

· Prepare discovery response “skeletons”

· Prepare document production (Organizing/ PDF-ing / Bates-stamping)

· Submit check requests for court and arbitration fees

· Prepare standard cover letters to clients and various arbitration agencies

· Prepare client correspondence re: new arbitration/trial dates; enclosing refund checks, etc.

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

· College degree.

· Three to five years of equivalent experience.

· Training or experience in computer applications.

· Time Management skills

· Highly organized

· Attention to detail

· Proficient in Microsoft Office

· Personal Effectiveness/Credibility