Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Scott & Associates, PC•Plano, TX

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About The Position

Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients. We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through the hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit. We are currently seeking a Legal Assistants/Paralegals to join our team.

Requirements

At least two-years general office experience with at least one-year legal office experience or equivalent education
Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
Ability to be self-reliant and able to initiate communication with management
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.

Responsibilities

Review files to determine status and appropriate next steps. Follow up with internal and external parties to resolve
Follow up to ensure files move through litigation and post judgment process efficiently
Obtain legal documents from court websites
Import documents into the Firm’s case management system
File legal documents with the court
Assist with docket management
Prepare, review, and assemble trial packages
Generate and prepare legal documents for Attorney review
Generate and track judgment documents
Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, process servers, attorneys, and consumers
Record information in the Firm’s case management system