Litigation Filing Assistant

IST Management is seeking a Litigation Filing Assistant in Southern California! The Litigation Filing Assistant will be responsible for supporting our clients California offices litigation departments by assisting with preparing filing and managing legal documents in both state (California) and federal courts. This role will be responsible for providing advancedlevel assistant work specializing in litigation support for a variety of timekeepers. This is an excellent remote opportunity for diligent workers who possess: four 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent working knowledge of litigation support data applications and databases (preferably in a large law firm or corporate law department setting) knowledge and experience in trial preparation deposition and mediation have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Best Authority and are proficient in NetDocument or similar document management systems. Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification is preferred. Knowledge and proficiency in a second language are highly desirable.

Location: Fully Remote opportunity Supporting client offices in Southern California Silicon Valley and San Francisco.

Schedule: Working hours from 5:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. to accommodate court efiling deadlines Monday through Friday. Flexibility for overtime and weekend coverage may be required as needed.

Salaried Compensation: $80000..00 DOE

LITIGATION FILINGS

• Assist attorneys and paralegals with preparing and filing California legal documents including pleadings motions and discovery materials in compliance with California state and federal court rules
• Manage and maintain filing systems for case files ensuring accurate tracking and timely filing of all documents
• Prepare and organize documents for electronic and physical filing with the court system including efiling through the California courts portal and other state/federal efiling systems
• Coordinate and track court dates deadlines and filing requirements for all ongoing cases; Perform routine California filings including summons complaints notices and discovery responses
• Assist with preparing documents for service of process and ensure timely and accurate delivery
• Communicate with courts clients and other parties to ensure compliance with filing requirements; Perform research related to court rules and procedures ensuring that filings are completed in a timely and compliant manner
• Support other litigation team members with administrative tasks as needed including document production calendaring and maintaining case files

CUSTOMER SERVICE

• Respond to customer/client requests in a professional manner
• Identify and respond to customer/client issues/problems in a timely manner and seek feedback/followup as appropriate
• Build effective working relationships as appropriate

FIRM KNOWLEDGE

• Demonstrate knowledge of the client firms culture practices business and structure
• Demonstrate knowledge and adherence to basic firm policies procedures and processes
• Participation in the Global Responsible Business program

INITIATIVE

• Take initiative beyond routine responsibility
• Actively seek to maximize productivity
• Seek out and accept new responsibilities and develop opportunities to enhance skills
• Assume responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information records and files

ACCOUNTABILITY

• Own errors and take corrective action
• Meet work deadlines as assigned
• Meet firm standards for attendance and punctuality

WORK MANAGEMENT

• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrate dedication to producing quality work product
• Pay attention to detail when completing work assignments
• Organize and prioritize workload appropriately
• Utilize resources appropriately to complete work in the most efficient manner
• Cooperate and demonstrate flexibility when facing change
• Assume responsibility for maintaining the highest level of confidentiality of all Firm and client information records and files both within and outside of the Firm

COMMUNICATION

• Interact effectively and courteously in person by telephone and in writing with attorneys supervisors coworkers and other business professionals
• Proactively communicate the status of work
• Understand the need to ask questions and seek guidance. Express thoughts clearly accurately and concisely both verbally and in writing

TEAMWORK

• Build effective relationships with coworkers
• Participate and contribute fully as a team member

TECHNOLOGY

• Utilize available technology to carry out job responsibilities
• Determine the most appropriate technology to accomplish a given task
• Seek ways to utilize technology to improve efficiency

The Litigation Filing Assistant role is an excellent remote opportunity for diligent workers who possess: four 4 years of litigation experience in a law firm or equivalent working knowledge of litigation support data applications and databases (preferably in a large law firm or corporate law department setting) knowledge and experience in trial preparation deposition and mediation have advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and Best Authority and are proficient in NetDocument or similar document management systems. Additional qualifications include:

• Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification preferred
• Knowledge and proficiency in a second language are highly desirable
• 55 wpm typing speed excellent grammar spelling punctuation and communication skills
• Attention to detail and good organizational and analytical skills
• Ability to juggle various assignments and produce accurate work products in a fastpaced deadlineoriented environment
• Flexible attitude and the ability to deal well with changing assignments and priorities
• Flexible for overtime; Professional appearance and demeanor
• College degree preferred but not necessary with appropriate experience

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IST is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of disability or veteran status.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants including those with Criminal Histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance