Litigation Assistant - Administrative

Description

Position at Jacoby and Meyers

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 paralegal 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
Type of Position: FULL TIME
Hours: M-F 9-5pm; flexible
Location: Westwood, CA

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Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Maintain, organize and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files (in office task, not applicable during COVID)
• Save all mai l from the daily mail email from reception and from the emails attorneys forward to litigation assistant (during COVID a lot of things are being served via email from Defense)
• Prepare and send supplemental discovery when needed at the direction of attorneys
• Check if refer out attorney is listed on the proof of service of documents you are saving, if not, immediately email the documents to the refer out attorney listed in ACT and confirm that they received it and will attend to the matter.
• Review refer out mail, save it to the appropriate files
• Scanning documents/old files prepare for shredding (in office task, not applicable during COVID)
• File actual complaint with Oncall
• Ensure that consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
• Respond to and propound written discovery
• Request electronic copy of the transcript or the attorneys will forward it to litigation assistant when received.
• Propound initial discovery on all Parties
• OnCall filing - backup
• Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature. Make sure we have signed signature pages back and submit to defense counsel.
• Pre-Suit calls
• Print and save faxes to appropriate folder on server
• 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 received.
• Run TLOs on Defendants and stay in touch with Oncall to offer new addresses if cannot reach Defendant to serve
• Send for service of all Defendants after filing comes back from court
• During COVID work with reception to have the discovery mailed out, if necessary
• Make sure to save a copy of the electronic copy to the file
• Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation
• Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees.
• When deposition transcripts come in, obtain digital copy of transcripts and save to file (in office task, does not apply during COVID since all transcripts should be handled electronically)
• Provide status update to medical providers as needed (form/call)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree
• Strong communication skills
• Very well organized
• Good follow up

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

What We Offer:

• Company-paid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance and Travel Assistance Programs
• Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays
• Flexible Hours
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Remote Positions
• Accident Insurance
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
• Fully-paid parking
• Commuter Transportation Incentive
• Learning and Development Programs
• Health FSA and Dependent Care FSA
• 401(k) with Company Match

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 45 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 and references

Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.