Legal Assistant- Escalated Legal

Scott & Associates, PC•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Legal Assistant, Escalated Legal works under the direction of the Escalated Legal Attorney to assist with the research and resolution of counterclaims and escalated legal matters.

Requirements

Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
At least one year e-filing experience
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

Nice To Haves

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

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 filings 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
Manage and track calendar events for filings and appropriate deadlines
All other tasks as assigned by the Escalated Legal Attorney