Trial Support Specialist

Brayton Purcell LLP; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Brayton Purcell LLP is seeking a Trial Assistant to support the trial team in preparation, coordination, and day-to-day execution of trial proceedings in Los Angeles. The role ensures counsel, witnesses, experts, exhibits, and courtroom materials are organized and readily available for use.

Responsibilities include witness coordination, trial document handling, courtroom setup, exhibit production, and proactive issue resolution to keep trials efficient and professional.

Qualifications

• Accurate typing speed of 30-40 WPM, WordPerfect, Acrobat, Excel, Word and database experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and organize workload to consistently meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with BP staff and attorneys and with staff from outside facilities while maintaining confidentiality of firm matters.
• Attention to detail and ability to work well independently and as part of a team in a fast paced, high-pressure environment. Ability to solve problems with initiative to take the next step.

Responsibilities

• Witness Coordination: Work with the office expert coordinator regarding expert line-up and prep calls, ensuring materials prepared in advance.
• Trial Documents and Filings: Print and bring to court each day copies of all relevant filings, briefs, motions, trial documents, and materials necessary for trial.
• Courtroom Preparation: Set up the trial courtroom ahead of opening statements and ensure exhibits, documents, demonstratives, and materials are accessible.
• Witness Examinations: Save, organize, and print copies of all direct/cross outlines for use at trial.
• Exhibit Coordination and Production: Identify and provide defendants with copies of exhibits and documents for disclosures; coordinate with APEX for printing and binders.
• Trial Binders: Coordinate preparation and printing of trial binders through APEX and bring to court daily.
• Proactive Trial Support: Anticipate needs and address missing documents, exhibits, and logistics before they affect trial.

Skills

Typing 30-40 WPM

Task management

Professional communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

WordPerfect

Acrobat

Excel

Word

Databases

Job description

Brayton Purcell LLP is seeking a Trial Assistant to support the trial team in preparation, coordination, and day-to-day execution of trial proceedings in Los Angeles. The role ensures counsel, witnesses, experts, exhibits, and courtroom materials are organized and readily available for use.

Responsibilities include witness coordination, trial document handling, courtroom setup, exhibit production, and proactive issue resolution to keep trials efficient and professional.