Litigation Assistant

Scott & Associates, PC; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, a well-established multi-state legal recoveries firm, seeks a motivated Litigation Assistant for our Gallatin, TN-based team.

Key duties include docket management, preparing and reviewing legal documents, and maintaining court updates to keep cases moving smoothly through the process. The role supports attorneys and coordinates with operations to ensure timely filings and accurate data entry.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a legal office.
• 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.
• 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 with minimal supervision
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• 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 judgments 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

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office proficiency

Legal terminology

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Paralegal certification

Tools

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 Gallatin, TN- based team.

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.