Legal Assistant Litigation

Job Description

Job Description

Legal Assistant - Litigation

Aldridge Pite Haan, LLP (APH) is a multi-state law firm offering consumer and commercial collection services in Alabama, Alaska, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, Oregon, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington. APH strives to provide best in class representation to its clients, and makes a substantial commitment to compliance with federal and state laws and regulations governing the debt collection space. Aldridge Pite Haan utilizes both proprietary and commercially available software solutions to achieve efficiency in the collection process, and to maximize recoveries for its clients.

***This position may be currently performed hybrid.

Purpose

The Legal Assistant in the Litigation Department will assist attorneys with handling and processing litigation matters, including administrative and clerical needs relating to those matters.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

• Review court and hearing notices on a daily basis and input appearance information into the firm’s case management system.
• Confirm coverage for all upcoming hearings, mediations and trials in all counties in Georgia and/or Florida.
• Prints and prepares pleadings for attorney review
• Confer/communicate with specific court personnel, opposing counsel and/or other adversary to coordinate and schedule hearings.
• Finalizes pleading preparation for mailing or electronic filing
• Updates client electronic systems, including but not limited to CLS and E-file, for all litigation matters
• Organizes and maintains exhibits and attachments to pleadings
• Maintains queues for court follow-up on legal matters
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree and/or Paralegal Certificate preferred
• At least two years of work experience in legal environment preferred
• Commercial Legal Software, ECF, and PACER experience highly preferred
• Litigation experience highly preferred
• Ability to manage and prioritize large caseload

General Competency Factors

• Must be proficient in software tools, including but not limited to Word, Excel, Outlook, and the Internet.
• Must possess strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Must provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• Identifies and solves issues in a timely manner.
• Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary.
• Must be extremely organized and be able to multi-task.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking.
• Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others.
• Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.

Aldridge Pite Haan, LLP is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.