Jury & Pretrial Documents Assistant

Kimball, Tirey & St. John LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Kimball, Tirey & St John LLP in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Jury Document Assistant to ensure timely production of pre-trial and post-trial documents in unlawful detainer trials. This full-time role requires handling e-filing, witness lists, and trial binders to support attorneys.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as a legal assistant or paralegal, knowledge of court rules, and strong organizational skills. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a legal assistant or paralegal.
• Experience drafting jury trial documents, including jury instructions, exhibit lists, witness lists, and trial binders.
• E-filing experience.
• Knowledge of local county court rules and procedures.
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and communication abilities.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and e-file pre-trial documents and arrange for service on defendants.
• Provide copies of pre-trial documents, witness lists, and exhibits to clients.
• Merge all trial documents and produce trial binders for attorneys.
• Send answers to clients, follow up with the court to ensure processing of trial requests, and notify clients of the trial date.
• Prepare witness subpoenas and arrange for service.
• Obtain certified copies of documents needed for trial exhibits.
• Ensure pre-trial motions and briefs are drafted, filed, and placed in the trial file.
• E-file pre-trial motions.
• Provide any needed support for jury trials or long bench trials where additional file organization is needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Administrative skills

Organizational skills

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Paralegal studies

Tools

ProLaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Kimball, Tirey & St John LLP in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Jury Document Assistant to ensure timely production of pre-trial and post-trial documents in unlawful detainer trials. This full-time role requires handling e-filing, witness lists, and trial binders to support attorneys.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year as a legal assistant or paralegal, knowledge of court rules, and strong organizational skills. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.