Discovery Clerk; Remote​/CA)

We are seeking a detail-oriented Discovery Clerk for a temp-to-hire opportunity supporting civil pre-trial discovery in personal injury litigation. This remote role is based in California and is ideal for a legal professional with prior law firm experience, strong writing skills, and the ability to review and synthesize large volumes of case information.

The Discovery Clerk will prepare written discovery responses, evaluate case materials, draft correspondence, and communicate with clients regarding asbestos exposure details. This is a strong opportunity for a candidate interested in building a long-term legal career, including a current law school student or someone planning to apply to law school. The role offers hands-on litigation experience, exposure to complex legal matters, and the chance to work with a collaborative legal team in a deadline-driven environment.

• Prepare written responses to civil pre-trial discovery, including Special Interrogatories, Requests for Production of Documents, Requests for Admission, and Judicial Council Form Interrogatories.
• Review deposition testimony, case documents, and supporting materials to identify relevant information for discovery responses.
• Draft written evaluations with recommendations for supervising attorneys and partners based on case research and defendant-specific information.
• Prepare meet and confer letters, emails, and other professional correspondence to opposing counsel.
• Contact clients by phone or electronic communication to gather information related to asbestos exposure and specific defendants.
• Manage high-volume assignments while meeting deadlines to help avoid penalties and protect client interests.

• Pay: $25 per hour.
• Job type:
  Temp-to-hire.
• Work arrangement:
  Remote, California-based role.
• Location:
  
  Novato, CA.
• Hire date: ASAP.

• Prepare written discovery responses for civil litigation matters.
• Analyze deposition testimony and case documents to support discovery responses.
• Draft legal correspondence and written case evaluations.
• Communicate with clients to obtain case-specific exposure information.
• Bachelor’s degree or Associate degree required.
• Prior law firm experience required.
• 1 to 2 years of relevant legal experience preferred for this experience level.
• Strong interest in the legal field required.
• Computer proficiency and word processing skills required.
• Typing speed of 65+ WPM required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional email and phone etiquette.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, research ability, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of information into a clear and coherent summary.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple assignments in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Current law school student or candidate planning to apply to law school.
• Experience using Word Perfect.
• Legal research and legal writing experience.
• Experience with civil litigation, personal injury, asbestos, silicosis, or discovery-related work.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, Apple One is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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