Legal Administrative Assistant

Job overview

The Legal Administrative Assistant role is onsite in Rochester, NY, at $20–$25 per hour. Scott & Associates, P.C. is a multi-state legal recoveries firm providing legal solutions for banks and creditors nationwide. The assistant supports litigation and legal operations through docket management, document preparation and filing, communications with courts and counsel, case-system data entry, scheduling, and reporting. The role helps keep litigation tasks, records, and related processes organized and moving forward.

What you'll do

• Assist with docket management, hearing preparation, and appearance outcomes
• prepare, review, and assemble legal documents
• assist with e-filing or mailing executed documents
• communicate with courts, opposing counsel, and enforcement officers as directed
• assist with rejected judgments, motions, or pleadings
• coordinate with legal operations on media, affidavits, and pleading quality
• enter data into the case management system
• review processes for efficiency
• manage local appearance counsel onboarding, invoicing, and compliance documentation
• manage calendars and scheduling
• prepare docket and appearance counsel reports
• complete client exception reports.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

legal administrative assistant

rochester ny

scott & associates

legal recoveries

litigation support

docket management

legal document preparation

e-filing

case management system

paralegal certification

$20–$25/hr

401(k) match

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance after 60 days
• 401(k) with employer match.

Why this role

Minimum five years of relevant legal office experience or equivalent; paralegal certification or equivalent combination of education and experience; proficiency with Microsoft Office and online platforms.

About the employer

Scott & Associates, PC is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.