Remote Litigation Assistant: Organized, Impactful Support

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 . Quickly create a cover letter, get resume help, and more with our free AI tools! #J-18808-Ljbffr Justia