Litigation Assistant

Scott & Associates, PC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, based in Rochester, NY, is seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to support docket management and the preparation of legal documents within our litigation team.

You will communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers, submit lawsuits, track judgments, and enter data into the firm’s case management system, helping cases move efficiently through the process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years in a legal office environment.
• Paralegal certification preferred.
• Proficient with Word, Outlook and Excel; data entry accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docket management.
• Prepare, review and assemble legal documents.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers to obtain status updates.
• Submit lawsuits to the court for processing.
• Generate and track judgment documents and entries.
• Manage and resolve judgments rejected by courts.
• Coordinate with the legal operations dept on media, affidavits, and pleadings.
• Enter data into the firm’s case management system.

Skills

Legal office exp

Paralegal cert

MS Office

Data entry

Communication skills

English fluency

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Office Suite

Case management software

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.

Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.

We are seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to join our Rochester, NY-based team.

Position Summary

The Litigation Assistant works under the direction of the Litigation or Remote Office Manager to assist with the management and supervision of jurisdictional inventory.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist with docket management
• Prepare, review and assemble legal documents
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers to obtain status updates and ensure cases are moving through the legal process as expected
• Submit lawsuits to the court for processing
• Generate and track judgment documents that have been sent to the courts for entry
• Manage and resolve judgements that have been rejected by the courts
• Communicate with the legal operations department regarding any issues with media, affidavits, and verified pleading procurement.
• Track and receive affidavits and/ or verified pleadings with associated media for all contested litigation matters.
• Prepare satisfactions of judgment, dismissal, and lien release documents.
• Assist with attorney substitution and/or Attorney of record process
• Enter and post all data into the firm’s case management system

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

401(k) with employer match

Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.