Future Opening: Discovery Clerk

L.A. Injury Attorneys; Burbank (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Outstanding benefits

Team-oriented environment

Job summary

LA Injury Attorneys in Burbank, CA, seeks a Discovery Clerk to support the legal team through the discovery phase. You will gather and organize information needed to respond to discovery requests, ensuring the firm is prepared to pursue settlements in ongoing cases.

Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential. Ideal candidates are bilingual in English and Spanish, with litigation knowledge, proficiency in MS Word/Excel, and a 65 wpm typing speed.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.
• Knowledge of litigation processes is essential.
• Strong MS Word/Excel proficiency; PDF skills.

Responsibilities

• Interact with clients, opposing counsel and discovery participants.
• Organize, review, and summarize discovery materials.
• Assist in gathering evidence for cases.
• Maintain and organize case files.
• Ensure compliance with discovery deadlines.
• Assist with trial binders and exhibits.
• Use legal software for case management.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Litigation knowledge

Typing speed 65 wpm

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Adobe PDF

Job description

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Join Our Dynamic Team at LA Injury Attorneys!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? LA Injury Attorneys, a leading personal injury law firm based in Burbank, is seeking a Discovery Clerk for immediate consideration. If you have a passion for the legal field and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Competitive Salary: We offer a salary that reflects your experience and skills.
• Outstanding Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that supports your well‑being.
• Team-Oriented Environment: Be part of a supportive and collaborative team that values your contributions.

Job Summary: As a Discovery Clerk at LA Injury Attorneys, you will provide essential support to our legal team during the discovery phase of litigation. Your responsibilities will include gathering and organizing all information required to respond to discovery requests, ensuring the firm is fully equipped to pursue settlements in ongoing cases. Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills are vital to this role, as your work will support successful case outcomes and ensure adherence to court rules and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communication: Engaging with clients, opposing counsel, and all relevant parties participating in the discovery process. The role includes reviewing incoming discovery materials and conducting interviews with the client to gather necessary information for preparing thorough and accurate responses.
• Document Management: Organizing, reviewing, and summarizing documents related to the discovery process.
• Evidence Gathering: Assisting in gathering evidence for cases
• Case File Maintenance: Maintaining and organizing case files.
• Deadline Compliance: Ensuring compliance with all deadlines related to discovery.
• Trial Preparation: Assisting with the preparation of trial binders and exhibits.
• Software Proficiency: Utilizing legal software for case management and document management.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bilingual Skills: Must be fluent in both English and Spanish to communicate effectively with our diverse client base .
• Litigation Knowledge: Background knowledge of the litigation process is essential .
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Word and Excel, Adobe PDF, and a typing speed of at least 65 wpm .
• Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills and time management are a must .
• Team Player: Ability to maintain effective relationships with attorneys, staff, and the general public .
• Professionalism: Outgoing, creative, intelligent, professional, and polished .
• Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime when needed .

Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license and own transportation .
• Authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis for any employer .

Compensation: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

L.A. Injury Attorneys is one of the top rated personal injury law firms in California and belongs to the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi- Million Dollar Advocates forum which is exclusive to those law firms that have excelled in their profession and secured multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for their clients. We handle a wide variety of personal injury cases throughout California from the simple auto accident case to cases involving traumatic brain injury and/or wrongful death. At La Injury Attorneys, we have the necessary investigators, paralegals, and experienced attorneys to obtain the pertinent information to secure the highest possible settlements and/or verdicts for their clients.

At L.A. Injury Attorneys, most of our lawyers and staff have a direct background in insurance law. The firm’s CEO was a former insurance adjuster and fraud investigator at Farmers Insurance Exchange. The lead trial attorney at La Injury Attorney’s is also a former 30 year defense attorney for several major personal lines carriers. This combined insurance related experience gives La Injury Attorneys a unique perspective into how insurance companies evaluate and handle cases of various complexities. Our vast experience in insurance law assures our clients the maximum compensation allowed under the law.