Legal Assistant/Collections

The Arnold Group • Hutchinson, KS

7h • $20 - $22

About The Position

Will be responsible for providing administrative support to one or more attorneys with various tasks. Will primarily work in the area of collections. Tasks will include communicating with clients, preparing, drafting, reviewing and editing collection demand letters, preparing, drafting, reviewing and filing pleadings. Organizing and maintaining files, attorney scheduling, calendar and tickler system and assisting other staff with overflow in other areas of law. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to manage difficult or emotional situations.

Requirements

• An associates degree or certification in paralegal studies is preferred.
• At least two years legal assistant or legal secretary experience. A combination of experience and education will be considered.
• Must be familiar with law, legal procedures and protocals, court systems and day to day operations of a law office required.
• Must be detail oriented, highly organized, self motivated and have proficiency in MS Office, experience with PACER and Eflex and court filings preferred.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to manage difficult or emotional situations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in collections, estate planning, estates and/or business organizations preferred.
• Prefer someone that is a Notary Public.

Responsibilities

• providing administrative support to one or more attorneys with various tasks
• communicating with clients
• preparing, drafting, reviewing and editing collection demand letters
• preparing, drafting, reviewing and filing pleadings
• organizing and maintaining files
• attorney scheduling
• calendar and tickler system
• assisting other staff with overflow in other areas of law

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree