Remote Litigation Assistant: Organized, Impactful Support

Justia; Los Angeles, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,930,000 - 44,083,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Organizational skills

Follow-up skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Independent and team work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification (plus)

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.