Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Subpoena Clerk is responsible for the preparation, service, and tracking of subpoenas and the receipt of returned documents. The ideal candidate for this role will be one who has a keen eye for detail, is meticulously organized, and has at least one year of experience issuing subpoenas in a law firm.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

·         Draft, review and revise legal and non-legal documents including correspondence and memoranda, pleadings, and Civil Subpoenas

• Mailing, faxing, or arranging for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses, and court officials
• Arrange for service of pleadings and subpoenas

·         Conduct follow up calls and track status of documents.

·         Follow up with attorneys regarding status of subpoena requests.

·         Maintain daily calendar and computer files. Ensure tasks are completed timely and properly documented.

·         Keep cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software.

·         Docketing.

·         Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for new and different requests

·         Maintaining records attendant to court proceedings.

• Proofread documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting errors.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Answer phones and forward calls or take messages while receptionist is on break/lunch
• Assist with administrative tasks such as processing outgoing mail or overnight packages as requested
• Other related administrative duties as assigned

Company Description

California based law firm with 5 office throughout the state.