Legal Assistant

Forward Financing • Boston, MA

13d • $30 - $31 • Hybrid

About The Position

Forward Financing is a financial technology company based in Boston, Massachusetts with team members throughout the United States, Dominican Republic, and Canada. The company is on a mission to unlock the capital that fuels small businesses across America. Recognized as a Best Place to Work by Built In Boston and certified as a Great Place To Work®, Forward is investing in its employees, technology, and customer experience – with long-term success in mind every step of the way. We are seeking an ambitious, resourceful, detail-oriented professional to enter into a career with the Dispute Resolution branch of our Escalated Recovery Department. As a Legal Assistant, you will contribute to the Dispute Resolution Department’s efforts to recover on defaulted contracts. You will report directly to our in-house counsel, and work collaboratively with our growing team of Legal Support Professionals. This role offers long term hybrid flexibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 3+ Years Experience working in a fast-paced litigation environment
• Adaptable to changing needs of the team
• Working knowledge of Word
• Meticulous attention to detail

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Excel
• Experience implementing AI workflows

Responsibilities

• Administer your own Arbitration caseload under the supervision of our in-house counsel. Includes drafting of legal documents, filing of demands, maintaining up-to-date reporting for attorneys, keeping track of all the details and deadlines on your caseload, and providing high-quality work product that requires little to no editing before filing.
• Prepare for and attend Arbitration telephonic hearings as needed.
• Compose complaints, affidavits, legal briefs, and emails to attorneys.
• Collaborate with Recovery professionals in other verticals to focus on timely and efficient dispute resolution.
• Review and arrange payments for invoices.
• Maintain legal databases.
• Handle all incoming and outgoing mail for the department.
• Various other administrative duties as needed including ad-hoc collections initiatives.

Benefits

• Monthly Variable: You have the potential to earn an additional $250 USD per month in variable compensation. The final payout of variable compensation is determined by achievement of performance metrics.
• Annual Target Bonus: 5%

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level