Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.
Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our dedicated creditors' rights litigation practice. In this role, you will manage the high-volume discovery lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions. You will act as the central hub for gathering account evidence, drafting discovery responses, and preparing case files for trial.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft discovery documents: Prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and responses to consumer defense discovery.
- Manage evidence compilation: Review account notes, chain of title, billing statements, and credit agreements to substantiate outstanding debts.
- Coordinate verification: Work directly with internal operations to secure accurate corporate verifications and affidavits.
- Maintain case tracking: Monitor federal and state court discovery deadlines using firm case management software to prevent defaults or sanctions.
- Identify deficiency gaps: Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel and identify incomplete answers or missing asset documentation.
- Execute electronic filing: Organize, redact, and electronically file finalized discovery documents with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, electronic filing systems (Texas E-file portal), and case management software.
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to comfortably manage a high-volume workload
Benefits
Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
401(k) with employer match
Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.
