Medina McKelvey LLP is a rapidly growing, full-service law firm that supports clients across California and the country. The Litigation Case Assistant plays a crucial role in managing litigation tasks, ensuring efficient case management, and supporting attorneys in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Setting up and closing cases, preparing captions and proofs of service, tracking court dockets, drafting shells, proofreading and finalizing documents, filing and serving legal documents, and preparing attorneys for hearings
- Saving and organizing case documents on document management system
- Tracking and updating case deadlines, reviewing emails to proactively and regularly update case information sheets as litigation progresses, and ensuring attorneys and paralegals are aware of upcoming deadlines and other action items to move cases forward
- Ensuring attorney compliance with court requirements, managing platform accounts (PACER, ECF, JAMS), supporting billing procedures, and other administrative work as needed
Skills
- Experience in law firm litigation support
- Strong understanding of court rules, legal terminology, and filing procedures across federal, state, and arbitration systems
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication skills, including coordination with legal teams and attention to detail in written work
- Ability to work proactively, maintain professionalism and accuracy, and support attorneys efficiently across matters
- Experience with legal technology tools and platforms
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, and more
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
- Vacation, holidays, and sick leave
- Opportunities for growth and continuing education
- Collaborative and supportive work environment
Company Overview
- Medina McKelvey’s mission is to make California businesses stronger. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Roseville, California, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is https://medinamckelvey.com.