Electronic Filing Legal Assistant (E-filer) evening shift
About The Position
The Electronic Filing Legal Assistant (E-filer) is responsible for the electronic filing of all applicable pleadings for our Electronic Filing States, which currently include Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey, Indiana, Minnesota, and portions of Ohio, Georgia, Michigan, and Tennessee. This position involves a variety of pleading review and handling, providing experience in multiple states' litigation processes. The role requires great attention to detail, as E-filers review each file to determine whether to pursue an action and perform quality checks on documents to ensure no obvious errors in submission. E-filers are a vital part of the firm, ensuring monthly performance for clients by maximizing the number of filings submitted to the court. They provide crucial feedback on submission and document quality as the last line of defense before filing. This position requires strong data entry, Excel/Microsoft Suite experience, and online docket experience is preferred. The firm provides on-site training and emphasizes teamwork. Stenger & Stenger is a paperless firm that strives for efficiency through innovative technology. This role demands reliability, great attendance, attention to detail, the ability to stay on task, and strong computer skills, as all work is computer-based.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Active listening skills
- Proficient computer skills
- Work well in a team environment as well as independently
- Detailed oriented
- Prior legal knowledge or experience is a plus and will be considered in determination of starting wage
- Strong data entry skills
- Excel / Microsoft Suite experience
- Online docket experience is preferred
Responsibilities
- Electronic Filing of all applicable pleadings for Electronic Filing States.
- Review and handle a variety of pleadings.
- Review each file to determine whether to pursue an action.
- Perform quality checks on actual documents to ensure no obvious errors in submission.
- Provide feedback on submission and document quality.
- Maximize the amount of filings submitted to the court for review and approval.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- Firm provided life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
