Litigation Assistant
Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers is seeking a smart and capable Litigation Assistant to join their team. The role involves supporting attorneys in various administrative and clerical tasks throughout all phases of litigation, from complaint to settlement/trial.
Responsibilities
- Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
- Perform background research in preparation for filing complaints (TLO, DMV Research, Private Investigators, etc.)
- Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees
- Send for service of all Defendants after filing comes back from court
- Superior Court websites to obtain case/docket information
- Manage team calendar
- Schedule remote appearances and motion hearings for attorneys
- Calendar and save mail
- Ensure that consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
- Send various documents to clients for review and signature via DocuSign or courier service
- Mail out documents via USPS Mail and Certified Return Receipt as needed
- Maintain, organize and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files
- Scanning documents/old files prepare for shredding
- Propound initial discovery on all Parties
- At the direction of attorneys, prepare and send supplemental discovery
- Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation
- Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature
- Request electronic copy of deposition transcripts
- When deposition transcripts come in, obtain digital copy of transcripts and save to file
- Provide status update to medical providers as needed (form/call)
- Monthly Review cases to see if we got discovery responses and send letters to defense counsel following up on our initial discovery if no discovery responses are received
- Handle client relations and coordinate deposition/discovery completion dates with clients
- Assist litigation attorney with any necessary tasks
Skills
- Must be bilingual in Spanish
- Very well organized
- Good and consistent follow up skills
- Bachelors 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
- Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
- Paralegal Certification is a plus
- Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus
Benefits
- Flexible Schedules
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage
- Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
- Voluntary Accident, Cancer, Hospital Insurance
- Free Employee Parking
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Learning and Development Programs
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