Legal Assistant

Aldridge Pite, LLP

8d•Remote

About The Position

Aldridge Pite, LLP is a multi-state law firm that focuses heavily on the utilization of technology to create work flow synergies with its clients and business partners. Aldridge Pite is a full-service provider of legal services to depository and non-depository financial institutions including banks, credit unions, mortgage servicing concerns, institutional investors, private firms, and other commercial clients. Aldridge Pite is dedicated to providing best-in-class representation across all of its Practice Areas through its unwavering subscription to three fundamental tenets: Partnership, Integrity, and Innovation. Purpose A Legal Assistant assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, collections, foreclosure, litigation, and residential real estate or mortgage law.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 3 years experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal
Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology.
Relevant computer knowledge and experience.
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills.
Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal certificate a plus but not required.
Prefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment.

Responsibilities

Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in collections litigation or bankruptcy proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties:
Perform legal, factual and records research.
Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, codes, legal articles or other pertinent materials.
Organize, analyze and cross-check/validate information.
Prepare written reports.
Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements.
File legal documents with various courts.
Prepare correspondence.
Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy.
Organize and track case files.
Monitor and handle judgment related tasks for the caseload assigned

Benefits

Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance plans
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans with Prescription coverage
401K Retirement Savings Plan
Flexible scheduling (within reason, depending on position)
Generous PTO plan for all full-time employees
Full equipment station at no cost for remote employees, including dual monitors
Employee Assistance Plan, offering free 24/7 counseling and consulting services to support emotional health and wellbeing
Wellness programs and employee discounts
Learning and development training opportunities for both personal and professional growth
And so much more!