Legal Secretary

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

Full-time