HireHawk is hiring a Litigation Discovery Clerk to support a California personal injury law firm. This remote role focuses on managing discovery processes, tracking critical deadlines, and maintaining case documentation to ensure litigation readiness.
What You'll Do
- Draft and serve discovery requests including Form Interrogatories, Special Interrogatories, RFPs, and RFAs.
- Draft discovery responses, coordinate client verifications, and ensure timely return of signed documents.
- Track and calendar all discovery deadlines to prevent compliance risks.
- Maintain organized discovery logs, trial binders, and case documentation.
- Follow up with clients on outstanding records and verifications in a timely manner.
- Assist with subpoenas, HIPAA authorizations, and medical records retrieval.
- Ensure proof of service compliance for all discovery matters.
- Support trial preparation with exhibits, discovery summaries, and documentation checks.
- Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to maintain litigation readiness.
What We're Looking For
- 1–2 years of hands-on experience in California personal injury litigation discovery.
- Strong working knowledge of California Civil Procedure discovery rules.
- Proven ability to manage discovery calendars and deadlines without oversight.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word (advanced formatting), Adobe Acrobat (Bates stamping, redaction), and case management tools like Filevine, SmartAdvocate, or Needles.
- Exceptional organization skills with a track record of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently in a remote environment and meet deadlines consistently.
Nice to Have
- Paralegal certificate or equivalent legal coursework.
- Prior experience supporting California PI firms in discovery or litigation support.
- Exposure to subpoenas, medical records requests, and HIPAA-compliant data handling.
- Trial preparation experience, including exhibit management and binder creation.
- Strong client-facing communication skills for verification and follow-up tasks.
Technical Stack
- Microsoft Word
- Adobe Acrobat
- Filevine
- SmartAdvocate
- Needles
Team & Environment
You will support attorneys and paralegals in a fast-paced, fully remote environment.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: USD $1,000 – $1,500/month (DOE)
- Access to a $200k+ perk marketplace with instant discounts on 150+ services.
- Access up to 50% of approved earnings before payday (no credit checks or fees).
- On-time, in-currency pay.
Work Mode
This is a fully remote position.
