Legal Assistant

Zwicker & Associates • Newark, DE

16h • Onsite

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm, founded in 1991, that represents lending institutions in consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the firm has offices across the United States. Zwicker is seeking a Litigation Assistant to provide legal administrative onsite support for their office in Newark, DE. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, possess exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and contribute to a diverse and collaborative team. The role involves managing legal documents, analyzing and processing data, and providing administrative support.

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Professionalism and a winning attitude
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process data, as assigned, to ensure that proper workflow is being adhered to pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates
• Provide and assist in high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site
• Utilize internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
• Prepare documentation for attorney review
• File (paper or e-file) pleadings with the various state-specific court filing systems
• Answer incoming calls
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• medical insurance
• vision insurance
• dental insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• compensated time off
• paid holidays
• 401 (K) with match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed