Legal Assistant
About The Position
The Legal Assistant assists attorneys by performing legal work requiring basic knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties. Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks: Assists attorney with management of routine case files. Prepares non-complex pleadings, documents, correspondence, and affidavits. Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location and skip tracing. Reviews files, mail, and standard legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records. Contacts client, debtors, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation. Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval. Processes and follows-up on post judgment executions. Confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action. Files pleadings and documents with court clerk, as directed. Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed. Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney. Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc. Reviews, notates, and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties. Performs data entry to update notes on account. May take and process debtor payments. Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents, office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community. ï· Complete all required training applicable to assigned position. Additional duties as requested or required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
- 2 years relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
- Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.
Nice To Haves
- Paralegal certificate a plus.
Responsibilities
- Assists attorney with management of routine case files.
- Prepares non-complex pleadings, documents, correspondence, and affidavits.
- Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location and skip tracing.
- Reviews files, mail, and standard legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
- Contacts client, debtors, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
- Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.
- Processes and follows-up on post judgment executions.
- Confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.
- Files pleadings and documents with court clerk, as directed.
- Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed.
- Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.
- Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
- Reviews, notates, and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.
- Performs data entry to update notes on account.
- May take and process debtor payments.
- Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents, office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community.
- Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
- Additional duties as requested or required.
Benefits
- The expected compensation range is $23.67 hr. - $28.92 hr. based upon experience
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
- Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and Life and Disability Insurance. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
- Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
- Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
- Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
