Litigation Assistant - Administrative

Justia; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28.930.000 - 44.083.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

AD&D Coverage

Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Remote Position

Zusammenfassung

Jacoby & Meyers is seeking a smart, detail-oriented litigation assistant to join our remote team with occasional in-person attendance in California. This full-time role supports attorneys in case management, document drafting, discovery, and client communications.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certification a plus), excellent written and verbal skills, and the ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Paralegal certification is a plus.
• Proficient with internet, spreadsheets and word processing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Capable of handling multiple cases and deadlines.
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills.

Aufgaben

• Collaborate with team during weekly and monthly meetings and case audits.
• Maintain and update firm database using firm software.
• Process incoming mails, faxes, and email attachments.
• Organize and save documents to client files following firm protocol.
• Track due dates, appearances and deadlines including statutes and hearings.
• Coordinate with opposing counsel regarding depositions and hearings.
• Schedule and calendar remote appearances and motion hearings.
• Maintain team calendar.
• Navigate California Superior Court websites and dockets for information.
• Conduct background research for active litigation cases.
• Draft legal documents and forms (summons, complaints, declarations).
• Request filings from legal services as needed.
• Track service of process for all defendants.
• Maintain proofs of service.
• Propound and respond to discovery requests.
• Communicate with clients for updates.
• Handle client relations and coordinate deposition and discovery.
• Obtain client signatures via DocuSign, email or mail.
• Process deposition transcripts.
• Provide case status updates to medical providers.

Kenntnisse

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent and team work

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification (plus)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Do you want to LOVE where you work and get trained to be a successful litigation assistant ?

Jacoby & Meyers is the pre-eminent law firm protecting consumers since 1972. We are currently seeking a smart and determined litigation assistant to join our growing team. At Jacoby & Meyers, every single employee gets to make an impact. Our values guide the way we work with each other. It's a culture where you have the freedom to experiment and push your talents as far as they can go.

Job Title : Litigation Assistant Administrative

Type of Position: Full time

Location: Remote (occasional in person attendance required)

Pay: $ 2 1 - 32 / hr

J ob Description :

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Collaborate with the assigned team during weekly and monthly team meetings and case audits/reviews.
• Maintain and update firm database using firm software.
• Process incoming mails, faxes, and email attachments.
• Ensure that firm protocol and procedures are followed when organizing and saving documents to the client file.
• Track due dates, appearances and deadlines including, but not limited to: statutes of limitations, response deadlines, court hearings, etc.
• Coordinate and correspond with opposing counsel regarding depositions, hearings, etc.
• Schedule and calendar remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys.
• Maintain team calendar.
• Navigate California Superior Court websites and dockets to obtain relevant information.
• Conduct background research and investigation for active litigation cases.
• Draft various legal documents and judicial council forms, including but not limited to: summons, complaints, ancillary documents, notices, and declarations for filing with the court.
• Send requests to legal services company as needed (filings, courier requests, etc.).
• Track service of process for all Defendants in active litigation cases.
• Maintain and update master proofs of service.
• Propound and respond to discovery and supplemental discovery requests.
• Correspond with and contact clients as needed with updates.
• Handle client relations and coordinate deposition and discovery completion with clients.
• Obtain client signatures on various documents via Docusign, email and/or mail.
• Process Plaintiff deposition transcripts.
• Provide case status updates to medical providers as needed.

Q ualifications :

• Very well organized
• Good and consistent follow up skills
• Bachelor's Degree
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle large volume of cases and multiple cases at a time
• Ability to work well independently and in a team setting
• Paralegal Certification is a plus
• K nowledge of internet software , spreadsheet software and word processing software
• Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus

What We Offer:

• Flexible Schedules
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• Commuter Transportation Incentive
• Cell Phone and Internet Stipend
• Fully-paid parking
• Learning and Development Programs
• Remote Positions

About J&M:

Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person. Now, more than 5 0 years later, we continue to help people get the justice and compensation they deserve. Specializing in all types of accident claims, including automobile, motorcycle, bicycle, Uber/Lyft, or trucking accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, construction accidents and other wrongful conduct, the attorneys at Jacoby & Meyers have recovered over a billion dollars for their clients' personal injury and wrongful death claims caused by the negligence of a third party.

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer .