Litigation Legal Assistant - TX! in Plano, Texas at Aldridge Pite LLP

Hybrid or Remote Work Available!

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation.

Purpose

This position is based in Texas, with remote work available but preference to candidates in the Plano area who can drive to the office when needed. The chosen candidate must be willing to work a schedule of 10 AM - 6:30 PM CST. A Legal Assistant assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, foreclosure, residential real estate or mortgage law. A Legal Assistant position is not exempt from overtime laws.

Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in litigation including, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Support one or more litigation attorneys to ensure cases progress to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, notices and other court filings for attorney review.
• Draft written discovery, including but not limited to Request for Production, Interrogatories, Request for Admission as well as proposed responses for attorney review.
• Request documents from clients to respond to written discovery.
• Analyze incoming mail, court filings, and other communications to coordinate with attorney on calendaring, responses and case strategy.
• Update and manage attorney calendar and case dockets to ensure proper reminders scheduled and hearings covered.
• File pleadings and/or documents with the courts.
• Prepare table of contents and/or table of authorities in Word documents; edit documents for formatting requirements and/or typographical errors.
• Monitor litigation deadlines to ensure compliance.
• Draft correspondences to borrowers, clerks, judge, clients, etc. for attorney review.
• Update client systems for assigned matters.
• Ensure case management system is updated and organized
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple cases.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed

Job Requirements

• High School Diploma
• Willing and able to follow a schedule of 10 AM - 6:30 PM
• At least 2 years’ experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
• Experience with CA litigation work highly preferred
• Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
• In depth knowledge of government regulations.
• Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

General Competency Factors

• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effectively communicates with all clients (via client systems, e-mail and phone).
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance.
• Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action.
• Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values.
• Processes work in compliance with client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices.