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Our client, a well‑established law firm, is looking for support for the personal injury side of their practice. They are seeking a Legal Assistant to support two attorneys in their Oakland office on an ongoing contract basis. This role provides drafting, discovery, and case management support for plaintiff-side PI matters. The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Job Responsibility:
Draft, format, and prepare pleadings, discovery, subpoenas, settlement demands, and correspondence
E‑file documents with California state courts, ensuring compliance with deadlines and local rules
Manage attorney calendars, including hearings, depositions, mediations, IMEs, and other key dates
Maintain organized case files—both digital and physical—including medical records and evidence
Communicate professionally with clients, medical providers, insurance adjusters, and opposing counsel
Request, track, and summarize medical records, billing, police reports, and other case documentation
Prepare and track subpoenas
coordinate with process servers and records vendors
Assist with trial preparation, including exhibits, binders, and pretrial filings
Maintain deadlines using the firm’s case management and calendaring systems
Provide general administrative support, including mail routing, call screening, and file‑opening task
Requirements:
2–4 years of experience as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal in personal injury (plaintiff-side preferred)
Strong drafting and proofreading skills
experience preparing PI pleadings and discovery
Proficiency with California e‑filing and familiarity with local court rules
Experience handling medical records, billing, and evidence collection
Strong organizational skills and ability to track multiple deadlines
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and PDF editing tools
familiarity with PI case management software a plus
Nice to have:
familiarity with PI case management software
What we offer:
medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance