Trial Prep Specialist: Evictions & Court Documentation

Kimball,-Tirey-; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Kimball,-Tirey- is a California real estate law firm seeking a Trial Preparation Specialist in our Los Angeles office. You will ensure efficient production of pre-trial and post-trial documents in the unlawful detainer process, supporting attorneys throughout the trial phase.

This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive hourly pay of $27.00–$32.00 DOE, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of legal or law firm experience.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload.
• Ability to multi-task and complete work in a timely and efficient manner.
• Experience with e-filing.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and PDF editor.
• ABA-approved paralegal certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist attorneys with contested evictions to ensure the efficient and timely production of all pre-trial and trial documents in the trial phase of the unlawful detainer process.
• Review Answers and communicate with Client regarding potential defects/defenses.
• Propound discovery and monitor responses or lack of.
• Create case summaries for the assigned attorney.
• Maintain communication with attorneys regarding upcoming court cases.
• Contact clients prior to trial to confirm dates, times, and court locations.
• Organize exhibits.
• E-Filing documents.
• Make calls to court to follow up on matters.
• Manage attorney’s calendars for court and trial dates.
• Provide any needed support for jury trials or long bench trials where additional file organization is needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Legal experience

High-volume workload management

Multitasking

EFiling experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Typing speed 50 wpm

Microsoft Word

PDF editor

Education

ABA-approved paralegal certificate

Tools

ProLaw

PDF editor

Job description

Kimball,-Tirey- is a California real estate law firm seeking a Trial Preparation Specialist in our Los Angeles office. You will ensure efficient production of pre-trial and post-trial documents in the unlawful detainer process, supporting attorneys throughout the trial phase.

This full-time role offers a hybrid schedule, competitive hourly pay of $27.00–$32.00 DOE, and benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.