Litigation Assistant

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Automatic Data Processing, Inc. is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support California attorneys with hearing and trial preparation and attorney support. The role is remote with the potential for collaboration across the firm and requires strong document handling and organization.

The position involves managing court communications, preparing pleadings and correspondence, and maintaining accurate file systems. A consistent schedule supports 8am–5pm in the employee’s time zone.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
• Experience with California litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Handles phone calls to and from Court staff.
• Assists with preparation of documents to be filed for hearings and trial folders.
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information updated properly in the Firm’s file system.
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Customer focus

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office

California litigation experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Litigation Assistant

Full Time Clerical Dallas, TX, US

Salary Range: $23.00 To $25.00 Hourly

Reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support. The Litigation Assistant will work with our California attorneys and other support staff handling collection litigation in the State of California.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.

• Handles phone calls to and from Court staff
• Assists with preparation of documents to be filed for hearings and trial folders
• Assists with preparation of pleadings and correspondence
• Processes mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the Firm’s file system
• Scans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documents
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the position
• Having the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignments
• Strong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is critical
• Experience with California litigation from employment with a law firm or Court

Education and Experience:

Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies. Must have prior experience with California litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.

Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
• Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.

The position is remote.

Schedule :

8am-5pm Monday through Friday in employee’s time zone with flexibility to meet business needs.