Job Description
Job 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
Ideal Qualifications:
• 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