Litigation Assistant

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide. Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.

We are seeking a motivated Litigation Assistant to join our Montgomery, AL-based team.

Position Summary

The Litigation Assistant works under the direction of the Litigation or Remote Office Manager to assist with the management and supervision of jurisdictional inventory.

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 Benefits Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

401(k) with employer match Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com ,for more information on our Firm.