Litigation Legal Assistant*FULL-TIME

CAPPS LLC; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA

Dental

Vision

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Short-term disability

401(k) retirement program

401(k) matching

Employee assistance program

Paid Time Off

Employee Referral Program

Volunteer Time Off

Career opportunities

Job summary

CAPPS LLC in California seeks a Litigation Assistant to support hearing and trial preparation and assist attorneys on collection litigation statewide. The role requires coordinating with California attorneys and support staff, managing case files, preparing pleadings, and ensuring filings are accurate and timely.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Assist with hearing and trial preparation.
• Provide attorney support for litigation.
• Manage electronic files and filings.

Responsibilities

• Hearings and trial preparation support.
• Provide attorney support for litigation in CA.
• Manage electronic files and maintain firm records.
• Coordinate with CA attorneys and support staff.

Skills

Results-driven

Customer-focused

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Multitasking

California litigation

Education

High school diploma

Paralegal studies

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Reporting to the Litigation Assistant Manager, the Litigation Assistant is responsible for hearing and trial preparation and providing attorney support. The Litigation Assistant will work with our California attorneys and other support staff handling collection litigation in the State of California.

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 California 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 California 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

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 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