Litigation Assistant

**Job Title**: Litigation Filing Expert

**Job Summary**:
The Litigation Filing Expert is responsible for preparing, organizing, and filing legal documents with courts and regulatory bodies. This role ensures compliance with filing procedures and deadlines, collaborates with attorneys and legal teams, and maintains comprehensive records of all legal filings. The Litigation Filing Expert must possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a deep understanding of legal processes.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- **Document Preparation & Filing**:

- Prepare, format, and file legal documents (e.g., complaints, motions, briefs, affidavits) with appropriate courts or regulatory agencies.
- Ensure documents comply with court rules and filing requirements (both electronic and physical filings).
- Track and manage filing deadlines for ongoing litigation matters.
- Ensure that all filings meet specific jurisdictional or court-mandated requirements.
- **Court and Agency Communication**:

- Liaise with court clerks and other legal personnel to verify filing details, court schedules, and filing procedures.
- Handle inquiries and provide updates to attorneys and legal teams regarding filing statuses.
- **Document Management**:

- Maintain accurate records of filed documents and related correspondence.
- Implement and manage case filing systems (both electronic and physical).
- Ensure proper archiving and retrieval of filed documents, and manage document destruction as needed.
- **Compliance and Deadlines**:

- Monitor and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local rules governing litigation procedures and court filings.
- Keep track of critical deadlines and notify relevant legal teams to prevent missed filings or delays.
- **Collaboration**:

- Work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and other legal staff to ensure all filing requirements are met.
- Assist legal teams in preparing for hearings, trials, and other proceedings by ensuring that necessary filings are up to date.

**Key Skills & Qualifications**:

- **Educational Background**:

- A bachelor's degree in a related field (preferred).
- Paralegal certification (advantageous but not always required).
- **Experience**:

- 2-5 years of experience in litigation filing, legal support, or paralegal work.
- Familiarity with e-filing systems such as PACER, CM/ECF, and state-level electronic court filing platforms.
- **Technical Skills**:

- Proficient in legal document management systems and court filing platforms.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and legal research software.
- **Communication & Interpersonal Skills**:

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to interact professionally with legal teams, court personnel, and clients.
- **Organizational Skills**:

- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Strong time management skills to handle multiple filings and deadlines.
- **Knowledge**:

- In-depth understanding of court rules, regulations, and filing procedures at the local, state, and federal levels.
- Familiarity with various types of legal documents involved in litigation, including pleadings, motions, orders, and judgments.

**Additional Competencies**:

- Ability to work independently with mínimal supervision.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Adaptability and willingness to stay current with new legal filing technologies and court rules.
- High level of professionalism and discretion in handling sensitive legal information.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹35,000.00 per month

**Benefits**:

- Health insurance

Schedule:

- Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Yearly bonus

**Experience**:

- total work: 4 years (required)

Work Location: In person