Litigation Secretary I - Eviction Defense Project

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Description For 50 years, Bet Tzedek Legal Services has provided high-quality, free legal services to Los Angeles’ most vulnerable residents. In that tradition, Bet Tzedek is seeking a litigation secretary to join our Eviction Defense Project (EDP). The project fights to eliminate homelessness by providing litigation-based direct services to residential tenants in Los Angeles County facing eviction or other rental housing disputes. EDP is part of the Right to Counsel Coalition and Stay Housed L.A. initiative. This position is fully onsite. As such, the employee will be required to work in the office or other work-related locations to meet workload/business needs. Requirements: ESSENTIAL DUTIES: · Support a high-volume caseload that include delivering advice and counsel in landlord-tenant matters under the supervision of an attorney; · Prepare court forms and case documents under the supervision of an attorney; · Support attorneys with e-filing, preparing trial binders, as well as helping attorneys arrange for depositions; · Maintain well-organized digital case files and accurate case statistics; · Assist with administrative and clerical duties such as communicating with clients, ca...