Court Runner - Palmdale, United States - United Legal Support Services Inc

Description

Job Overview:

A Court Runner, also known as a Legal Runner or Legal Courier, plays a crucial role in the legal field by ensuring the efficient and timely delivery of legal documents, filings, and other materials between law firms, courthouses, and other relevant entities.

This position requires reliability, strong organizational skills, and a thorough understanding of legal procedures and protocols.

Additionally, the Court Runner is responsible for process serving duties, delivering legal documents such as summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other court orders to individuals involved in legal proceedings.

The company provides employees with a clean and well maintained vehicles for use during their shifts.


Key Responsibilities:

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Document Delivery and Retrieval:

• Transport legal documents, such as pleadings, subpoenas, motions, and discovery materials, between law firms, courts, and other locations.
• Retrieve court filings, orders, and other documents from courthouses and deliver them to attorneys or other designated recipients.

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Court Filings:

• File legal documents with the appropriate courts, ensuring compliance with court rules and deadlines.
• Obtain filestamped copies of documents and deliver them to the requesting attorney or firm.

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Inter-Office Support:

• Assist with the transfer of documents and packages within the law firm, between different offices, or to other legal professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of deliveries and pickups, ensuring all items are accounted for and delivered to the correct recipient.

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Process Serving:

• Serve legal documents, including summonses, complaints, subpoenas, and other court orders, to individuals involved in legal proceedings.
• Locate and verify the identities of individuals to be served, using investigative techniques when necessary.
• Maintain detailed records of service attempts and successful deliveries, including dates, times, and methods of service.
• Prepare and submit affidavits of service to document the completion of process serving tasks.

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Client and Case Support:

• Support attorneys and paralegals by delivering caserelated materials to clients, witnesses, or experts.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with the utmost discretion and professionalism.

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Administrative Assistance:

• Assist with photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents as needed.
• Provide general administrative support to the legal team, including running errands and performing other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

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Education:

• High school diploma preferred but no required

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Experience:

• Prior experience in a legal setting, such as a law firm, courthouse, or legal department, is preferred but not required.
• Experience in courier or delivery services is advantageous.
• Previous experience in process serving is highly beneficial but no required.

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Skills:

• Strong organizational and timemanagement skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Familiarity with local court systems, procedures, and deadlines is highly beneficial.
• Investigative skills for locating individuals to be served.

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Other Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and a great driving record.
• Ability to lift and carry heavy boxes or large volumes of documents.
• No felony convictions

Working Conditions:

• Primarily operates in an office, court environment and driving throughout Los Angeles county.
• Frequent travel between various locations, including courthouses, law firms, clients' offices, and residences of individuals to be served.
• May require standing, walking, and carrying documents for extended periods.
• Potential interaction with individuals who may be uncooperative or hostile during process serving.

Career Path:

• Opportunities for advancement may include positions such as Legal Assistant, Paralegal, or Office Manager, depending on the individual's education, experience, and performance.

Compensation:

- $18.00 to $20.00 depending on experience


Application Process:

• References and background checks may be required.

This job description serves as a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications required for the Court Runner position. Specific duties and requirements may vary based on the employer's needs.


Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week


Benefits:

• 401(k)

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Palmdale, CA required)

Work Location:
In person