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About the Role

The Litigation Assistant works under the direction of the Litigation or Remote Office Manager to assist with the management and supervision of jurisdictional inventory.

Responsibilities

• Assist with docket management
• Prepare, review and assemble legal documents
• Communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers to obtain status updates and ensure cases are moving through the legal process as expected
• Submit lawsuits to the court for processing
• Generate and track judgment documents that have been sent to the courts for entry
• Manage and resolve judgements that have been rejected by the courts
• Communicate with the legal operations department regarding any issues with media, affidavits, and verified pleading procurement.
• Track and receive affidavits and/ or verified pleadings with associated media for all contested litigation matters.
• Prepare satisfactions of judgment, dismissal, and lien release documents.
• Assist with attorney substitution and/or Attorney of record process
• Enter and post all data into the firm’s case management system

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Skills

• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies

Location

• Rochester, NY

Work Type

• Onsite

Experience Level

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience

Education Level

• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) with employer match

About the Company

• Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm.
• Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.
• Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.