Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients.

We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit.

We are currently seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our team.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

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

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience preferred
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
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
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills
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
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
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

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