Litigation Assistant - Los Angeles, United States - Jacoby and Meyers
Description
Description
Position at Jacoby & 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 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
Type of Position:
Full time
Hours:
M-F 9-5 pm; flexible
Pay:
$ $32.00
Job Description:
- Prepare ancillary documents to file complaints (Summons, Civil Case Cover Sheet, jury fees...
- File actual complaint with Oncall
- Send for service of all Defendants after filing comes back from court
- Run TLOs on Defendants and stay in touch with Oncall to offer new addresses if cannot reach Defendant to serve
- Propound initial discovery on all Parties
- Prepare and send supplemental discovery when needed
- Maintain, organize and sort all files/send for shredding/closing files (in office task, not applicable during COVID)
- Scanning documents/old files prepare for shredding (in office task, not applicable during COVID)
- Ensure that consistent naming system is followed when saving documents to files
- Review refer out mail, save it to the appropriate files
- Escalate issues (motions) to the attorneys in litigation
- Print and save faxes to appropriate folder on server
- Send deposition transcripts to clients for review and signature. Make sure we have signed signature pages back and submit to defense counsel.
- Request electronic copy of the transcript or the attorneys will forward it to litigation assistant when received.
- Make sure to save a copy of the electronic copy to the file
- Provide status update to medical providers as needed (form/call)
- 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.
- Pre-Suit calls
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Requirements:
- Very well organized
- Good follow up
- Strong communication skills
- What We Offer:
- Medical, Dental, Vision and Pet Insurance
- Companypaid Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage, Voluntary Life Insurance
- Shortterm and Longterm 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
- Fullypaid parking
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Learning and Development Programs
- About J&M:Jacoby & Meyers was founded in 1972 with the intention of making the legal system more accessible to the average person.
**Jacoby & Meyers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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