Legal Clerk

CrossCheck, Inc. • Petaluma, CA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Clerk’s primary purpose is to provide support to the Department’s attorneys and paralegal.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Company and Legal Department functions
• Administrative Assistant education or training
• Must be proficient in MS Office programs
• Good English, grammar, math, typing and computer skills
• Maintain confidentiality as outlined in the company’s Confidentiality Agreement
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Convey professionalism in all day-to-day activities
• Driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Legal office experience preferred
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task

Responsibilities

• Manage matters placed with outside firms
• Review, process and manage bankruptcy filings, including filing proofs of claim and informing manager of any matters which need attention, such as bankruptcy motions, dismissals on active matters, and claims which may fall outside the scope of bankruptcy
• Prepare legal correspondence
• Open and distribute daily mail
• Process payments received by the Legal Department
• Assist with skip trace on legal files
• Primary responsibility for answering the Legal Department phone and directing calls.
• Assist with preparation and filing of various legal documents and forms
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to meet department attendance requirements
• Ability to work effectively under departmental pressure/stress situations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree