Legal Assistant

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 Assistant to join our team.

Position Summary

Support the legal operations process by managing document receipt, distribution, processing, preparation, and shipping.

Requirements

• Ability to work efficiently with excellent attention to detail in a high-volume fast paced environment
• Minimum of two years' general office experience, high volume data entry or document processing preferred
• Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
• Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Fineprint and Lablemaker preferred
• Ability to operate Pitney Bowes postage machine preferred

Responsibilities

• Travel to post office daily to retrieve incoming mail; open, sort, and distribute
• Identify documents that are urgent, personal or confidential and deliver to the correct departments
• Scan documents into designated folders
• Manage all certified mail
• Retrieve outgoing mail and prepare for shipping
• Prepare and fax documents to courts/opposing counsel and retain confirmation
• Track postage daily

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees