The Role
Supports civil litigation teams by tracking statutes, deadlines, hearings, service of process, and discovery. Maintains case files, databases, calendars, proofs of service, and deposition transcripts; drafts court documents and judicial council forms; researches court dockets; coordinates with attorneys, opposing counsel, legal service providers, clients, and medical providers; and handles filings, signatures, correspondence, and case updates.
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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: 4 days in person, 1 day remote
Pay: $21- 32/hr
Job Description:
Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Track Statute of Limitation deadlines
- 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.
Qualifications:
- At least 1 years of civil litigation experience
- Very well organized
- Good and consistent follow up skills
- 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
- Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software
- Prior experience with Google Suite is a plus
What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- 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
- Accident Insurance
- Commuter Transportation Incentive
- Flexible Hours
- Fully-paid parking
- 401(k) with Company Match
- 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 50 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.
Required: Resume, Pay Expectation
Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of civil litigation experience
- Very well organized
- Good and consistent follow-up skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to handle a large volume of cases and multiple cases simultaneously
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Knowledge of internet software, spreadsheet software, and word processing software
- Paralegal certification
- Prior experience with Google Suite
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The Company
What We Do
Jacoby & Meyers is a personal-injury law firm founded to make the legal system more accessible to ordinary people. It represents victims of auto accidents, personal injuries, defective products, and other accidents, seeking justice and compensation on their behalf. The firm emphasizes client access, empathy, integrity, and delivering the full value of its legal services, and reports recovering more than $2 billion for clients.
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