We are looking for a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support a plaintiff-side personal injury practice in Oakland, California. This role involves managing case activity from intake through litigation support, with a strong focus on filings, scheduling, and document preparation. The ideal candidate brings solid experience in civil litigation procedures and communicates effectively with attorneys, clients, courts, and outside providers.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate litigation calendars by tracking hearings, deadlines, appointments, and other time-sensitive case events.
- Prepare and submit court documents through electronic filing systems while ensuring compliance with applicable procedural requirements.
- Assist attorneys with discovery tasks, including organizing materials, drafting routine responses, and maintaining complete case files.
- Open and structure new matter files and document templates to support efficient case handling.
- Communicate professionally with clients, court personnel, medical offices, and other external contacts regarding case status and records requests.
- Request, review, and organize medical records and related documentation for personal injury matters.
- Maintain accurate file documentation and support the day-to-day progression of plaintiff personal injury cases.
- Provide general administrative and legal support across civil litigation matters as needed.
- At least 3 years of experience in a Legal Assistant role supporting litigation matters.
- Prior background in plaintiff-side personal injury law is required.
- Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures, court rules, and filing deadlines.
- Hands-on experience with electronic filing systems and court submission processes.
- Strong calendar management skills with the ability to handle multiple deadlines accurately.
- Ability to manage discovery-related documentation and maintain well-organized case files.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills when interacting with attorneys, clients, courts, and third parties.