Legal Assistant

$75,000 - $85,000/Yr

Caputo & Van Der Walde - Campbell, CA

Full-time - Entry Level

Campbell, CA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Caputo & Van Der Walde, LLP is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our legal team in Campbell, CA. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in assisting attorneys with managing personal injury cases from inception through resolution. This position requires a strong commitment to providing clients with the highest level of service and support, ensuring that all legal processes are handled efficiently and effectively. The Legal Assistant will be responsible for a variety of tasks that require strong organizational skills, legal knowledge, and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion. In this role, you will assist clients in completing necessary paperwork and obtaining medical treatment, while also organizing and maintaining case files. You will be responsible for calendaring and tracking case deadlines, ensuring timely filing of documents, and coordinating with medical providers to obtain and review medical records and bills. Additionally, you will prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses, and assist attorneys in preparing for trials. Your support during trials and hearings will be essential, as you will prepare, assemble, and manage trial exhibits and evidence. Clerical duties such as handling phones, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars will also be part of your responsibilities, along with billing and timekeeping for case-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients in completing necessary paperwork and obtaining medical treatment.
• Organize and maintain case files.
• Calendar and track case deadlines and ensure timely filing of documents.
• Coordinate with medical providers to obtain and review medical records and bills.
• Prepare legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests/responses.
• Draft, file and serve complaints, summons, and other court documents.
• Assist attorneys in preparing for trials.
• Support attorneys during trials and hearings.
• Prepare, assemble and manage trial exhibits and evidence.
• Perform clerical duties: phones, scheduling appointments, and managing calendars.
• Handle billing and timekeeping for case-related activities.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in paralegal studies or a related field.
• Paralegal certification from an ABA-approved program is preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in personal injury law.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently.
• Meticulous attention to detail to ensure accuracy in legal documents and case files.
• Understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and the litigation process.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion and maintain client confidentiality.
• Collaborative skills to work effectively with attorneys and other staff members.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Profit sharing
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance