Litigation Assistant: Docketing, Docs & Court Support

Scott & Associates, PC; Hatboro (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established debt recovery firm seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant for our Hatboro, PA team. The role covers docket management, document prep, and court communications to move cases through the legal process efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a legal office, strong MS Office skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy. On-site responsibilities support multiple courts and enforcement actions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office.
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and on-line platforms.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible.
• Ability to manage time demands with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docket management.
• Prepare, review and assemble legal documents.
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers for status updates.
• Submit lawsuits to the court for processing.
• Generate and track judgment documents filed with courts.
• Manage and resolve judgments rejected by courts.
• Coordinate with the legal operations team on media, affidavits, and verified pleadings.
• Track affidavits and verified pleadings with associated media.
• Prepare satisfactions of judgment, dismissal, and lien release documents.
• Assist with attorney substitution and/or attorney of record processes.
• Enter and post data into the firm’s case management system.

Skills

MS Office

Communication skills

English proficiency

Confidentiality

Time management

Attention to detail

Legal terminology

Data entry

Education

Two years of legal office experience

Paralegal certification preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established debt recovery firm seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant for our Hatboro, PA team. The role covers docket management, document prep, and court communications to move cases through the legal process efficiently.

Ideal candidates bring at least two years in a legal office, strong MS Office skills, and a commitment to confidentiality and accuracy. On-site responsibilities support multiple courts and enforcement actions.