Litigation Assistant

About the role

The Litigation Paralegal provides day-to-day support to attorneys and the broader litigation team by managing critical case support functions from intake through resolution. Our practice focuses on banking and financial services litigation, including secured creditor rights matters and related proceedings on behalf of lenders, loan servicers, and other financial institutions. This role prepares, reviews, and electronically files pleadings and other court documents in state and federal courts; pulls and organizes dockets and supporting records; calendars hearings and deadlines; and helps ensure matters move forward accurately and on time. The position also assists with case-related correspondence and client communications, provides timely status updates, and maintains accurate documentation in the case management system while exercising strong attention to detail and discretion with sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Pulling case dockets and documents from court cases
• Preparing and filing court documents in State, District, and Federal Courts
• Calendaring hearings in the case management system and scheduling hearing coverage as needed
• Tracking and maintaining case deadlines and calendars
• Communicating case status updates to clients
• Requesting approvals from clients and updating the system accordingly
• Performing other duties as assigned to support department goals
• Occasionally working extended hours based on operational needs

Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in a litigation assistant or paralegal role
• Proficient in electronic filing systems for both state and federal courts
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage tasks independently and prioritize effectively
• Working knowledge of state and federal court procedures
• Experience supporting secured mortgage lenders or loan servicers is a plus

Work Schedule

The work week is typically Monday through Friday, with business hours from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Employees are required to be onsite 2–3 days per week following a 90‑day training period and upon management approval.

Pay

The salary for this position typically ranges from $25.00–$33.00 per hour, depending on qualifications, experience, and other factors. The final offer may differ based on the candidate's specific qualifications, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity and business needs.

Benefits

McCarthy Holthus and affiliated companies promote work/life balance with a robust wellness program, PTO, remote work, and flexible schedules (when available). Full‑time employees become eligible for benefits following a 30‑day waiting period, with offerings that include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, EAP, STD, and LTD. The firm also provides parental leave for both primary and non‑primary caregivers. Voluntary income protection benefits are available, such as supplemental life, accident, critical illness, and short‑ and long‑term care insurances, as well as a 401(k) retirement plan with a company match. Part‑time employees may have access to some of these benefits on a pro‑rated basis.

Work Environment

A corporate office environment with a professional setting, characterized by a quiet to moderate noise level. Employees may work in individual or shared workspaces, with standard office equipment such as computers, printers, and telephones. Occasional meetings, collaborative discussions, and business activities may contribute to variations in noise levels.

Security Requirement

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to ensure the security and confidentiality of all sensitive information, including but not limited to threats or hazards to the security or integrity of sensitive information that could result in any harm or inconvenience to any customer, employee, or company.