Robert Half
Description Robert Half is seeking a Legal Assistant for a busy and growing plaintiff personal injury law firm. This is a full-time, in-office role with an excellent opportunity for long-term growth and advancement. The position is located in Santa Barbara, CA (100% on site) and pays $75,000-$90.000 per year with excellent benefits (100% paid for employee). Key Responsibilities:
- E-file documents in both state and federal courts
- Draft, edit, and format correspondence, pleadings, and legal documents
- Maintain and organize physical and digital client files
- Calendar deadlines, hearings, depositions, and appointments
- Communicate with clients, courts, insurance adjusters, and medical providers
- Prepare case files for depositions, hearings, mediations, and settlement conferences
- Propound and serve written discovery
- Notice and coordinate depositions, mediations, and arbitrations
- Assist with trial preparation including trial binders, exhibit lists, and logistics
- Coordinate with expert witnesses (scheduling, records, communication, etc.)
- Provide general administrative and legal support to attorneys and case managers
- Experience in personal injury or civil litigation preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Familiarity with state and federal e-filing systems
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Strong attention to detail and time management
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a team