Legal Assistant I

Encore Capital•Middleburg Heights, OH

68d

About The Position

Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice. Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in-house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents.

Requirements

High School Diploma
1-2 years administrative support
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
Strong organizational skills
Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents
Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume
Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)

Nice To Haves

Associate's FIELD OF STUDY: Administrative, Legal, or similar field
1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements
Knowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS)
Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail
Ability to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts
Ability to track and comply with deadlines
Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order

Responsibilities

Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization. 35%
Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS. 20%
File manual and electronic legal documents with courts. 20%
Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed. 10%
Update case status in case management system. 10%
Perform other duties, as assigned. 5%

Benefits

Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus.
Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs - including our very own MCM Academy - as well as a promote-from-within philosophy.
Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results - ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations.
Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for.
Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more.
Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually.
Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we're proud to invest in you.
New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options.
Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings.
Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off.