Legal Assistant, Collections Department

Brock & Scott • Winston Salem, NC

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About The Position

Brock & Scott, PLLC is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant for its Collections Department to support an attorney and a paralegal/manager with the day-to-day operations of the law office. The role provides administrative and legal support to the team, assists with case-related tasks, and helps ensure compliance with client requirements and applicable legal regulations. The ideal candidate has a strong work ethic, excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to solve problems and prioritize work in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment. Prior legal experience is preferred but not required.

Applicants must currently reside within the firm’s geographic footprint: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, or WV. Employment is contingent on successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and verifications, which may include criminal background, conflict of interest, employment and education verification, and a drug screening. Drug testing occurs only after a conditional offer and in accordance with applicable laws.

The compensation range is $18.00–$22.00 per hour. The stated range is not guaranteed; individual offers may vary based on factors including location, experience, and qualifications. The firm describes a collaborative legal environment and opportunities to build administrative and professional skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent writing, proofreading, customer service, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take direction while also working independently.
• Comfort learning and using computer programs, legal software, and web-based systems.
• Strong work ethic and ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Must currently reside within the employer’s geographic footprint: AL, CT, FL, GA, IN, KY, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NC, OH, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, or WV.
• Successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and verifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys and paralegals with daily office operations.
• Assist with preparing, proofreading, and organizing legal documents and correspondence.
• Maintain accurate, organized case files and update information in applicable systems.
• Assist with monitoring deadlines, client requirements, firm procedures, and applicable legal regulations.
• Communicate professionally with clients, attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, and other parties as needed.
• Use and learn legal software, web-based systems, and other technology needed for assigned duties.
• Assist with administrative and case-related projects as assigned.
• Maintain the confidentiality of client and firm information and exercise appropriate discretion and judgment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Voluntary vision insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Basic life insurance after the 90-day introductory period, equal to one times annual salary, with a $25,000 minimum and $200,000 maximum, at no cost.
• Paid holidays, including six firm-recognized holidays and one Day of Observance.
• PTO package of 12 days per year, accruing monthly; PTO increases after 2 and 5 years of employment.
• 401(k) plan eligibility after six months of service for employees over age 21, beginning at the start of the next quarter.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED