Legal Assistant - Letters

Blitt and Gaines PC•Vernon Hills, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

BG is an industry-leading debt collection law firm that has been in business for over 30 years. Our Firm has 47 attorneys and 250 support staff throughout 9 offices in the following states: Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Tennessee, Missouri, Iowa, Kansas, and Wisconsin. We are proud to represent most of the nation’s largest financial institutions as clients.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED is required.
Attention to detail is a must!
Demonstrated ability to think critically, analyze problems, and use good judgment.
Above average spelling, grammar, and basic math skills.
Ability to stay organized while handling multiple projects.
Comfortable using Excel, Outlook, Zoom, and navigating a computer database.

Nice To Haves

College is a plus.
Prior experience in collections, banking, editing/proofreading, or legal assistant roles is a plus.

Responsibilities

Reviews a daily worklist and creates letters to be sent to consumers.
Confirms data in each letter to ensure accuracy.
Attaches all required documentation, checks, or court orders.
Works with firm attorneys who approve the letters prior to sending.
Cross-trains on additional responsibilities, including assisting with audits and client requests for documents, processing inbound correspondence, outbound faxing and mailing, and/or filling in for the receptionist.
Daily monitoring of worklists to determine which letters need to be printed or corrected.
Accurately reviews files, creates letters that respond to consumer or attorney requests, and attaches appropriate documentation.
Tracks letters through the attorney approval process prior to mailing.
Ensures letters are correctly named, saved, and scanned into the database.
Works within all applicable Federal and State collection laws as well as client requirements.