Litigation Assistant

Job Description

Legal Assistant | Zwicker & Associates, P.C.

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Zwicker & Associates, P.C., located in Glendale, CA. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm, founded in 1991, that is trusted by prestigious lending institutions to protect their legal interests nationwide. The firm emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation, making it an industry leader in debt collection. This role provides crucial legal administrative and onsite support, managing legal documents, analyzing data, and assisting attorneys and the Office Manager to ensure efficient operations and maintain the firm’s leadership position.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person, Glendale, CA
• Pay: $21–$24 hourly, plus applicable bonus
• Team: Supports Office Manager and attorneys on-site
• Mission: This person ensures proper workflow adherence by managing legal documents, analyzing data, and providing administrative support.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Office suite, Excel, internal software

What You’ll Actually Do
• Data Processing: Analyze and process data as assigned, ensuring proper workflow adherence to client and firm expectations.
• Administrative Support: Provide high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site.
• Account Management: Utilize internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
• Document Preparation & Filing: Prepare documentation for attorney review and file pleadings with various state-specific court filing systems (paper or e-file).
• Communication & Compliance: Answer incoming calls and communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties, complying with all firm standard operating procedures.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level. This role requires an individual eager to learn, who possesses exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience: Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills, including strong expertise in Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
• Skills: Strong organizational and time management abilities, excellent oral and written communication, great attention to detail, and a professional attitude.