Litigation Assistant

CAPPS LLC; Oregon; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health savings account

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) Retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

CAPPS LLC is seeking a Litigation Assistant to support hearing and trial preparation and provide attorney assistance. The role is remote with typical 8am–5pm hours in the employee's time zone and requires prior litigation exposure.

Responsibilities include updating files, handling court communications, preparing pleadings, processing mail, and redacting documents. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and attention to detail are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma (or equivalent) with a preference for some college education and/or paralegal studies.
• Must have prior experience with litigation from employment with a law firm or Court.
• Experience in the Microsoft Suite of products is required.

Responsibilities

• Update electronic files.
• Handle phone calls to and from Court staff.
• Prepare documents to be filed for hearings and trial folders.
• Assist with preparation of pleadings and correspondence.
• Process mail daily and ensure information is updated in the Firm’s file system.
• Scan, copy, print, and redact legal documents.
• Assist with other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Results-driven

Customer-focused

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Litigation experience

Education

High School Diploma

Paralegal studies (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support.

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.Updates electronic filesHandles phone calls to and from Court staffAssists with preparation of documents to be filed for hearings and trial foldersAssists with preparation of pleadings and correspondenceProcesses mail daily and ensures all information received is updated properly in the Firm’s file systemScans, copies, prints, and redacts legal documentsOther responsibilities as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Being results driven and customer focused are requirements of the positionHaving the ability to successfully prioritize and manage multiple work assignmentsStrong attention to detail while producing high-quality work result is criticalExperience with 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 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.

Work Environment:

The position is remote.

Schedule

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

Benefits:

• Health insuranceHealth savings accountDentalVisionLife insuranceLong-term disabilityShort-term disability401(k) Retirement program401(k) matchingEmployee assistance programPaid Time Off (PTO)Employee Referral ProgramVolunteer Time OffCareer opportunities