Jury Trial Document Specialist

Kimball,-Tirey-; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 39,950; Full time

Job summary

Kimball Tirey in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Jury Document Assistant to support the timely production of pre-trial and post-trial documents for unlawful detainer proceedings. You will draft, assemble, and file materials, coordinate service, and assist attorneys during trials.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of legal support experience, strong organizational skills, familiarity with ProLaw and LexisNexis, and solid communication abilities.

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 and familiarity with court rules and procedures.

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

Administrative skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Legal terminology

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate or equivalent

Tools

ProLaw

LexisNexis

E-filing systems

Job description

Kimball Tirey in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Jury Document Assistant to support the timely production of pre-trial and post-trial documents for unlawful detainer proceedings. You will draft, assemble, and file materials, coordinate service, and assist attorneys during trials.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of legal support experience, strong organizational skills, familiarity with ProLaw and LexisNexis, and solid communication abilities.