Post Judgment Legal Assistant

Scott & Associates, PC • Plano, TX

1d • $17 - $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide. Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results. We are seeking a motivated Legal Assistant to join our Plano, TX-based Post Judgment team.

Requirements

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Responsibilities

• Review post-judgment files to determine what, if any, enforcement action is appropriate
• Confirm any information regarding consumers’ assets/income prior to commencement of enforcement activity
• Generate enforcement documents in accordance with the forms, policies, and procedures provided by the Legal Operations department
• Submit enforcement documents to the court, marshal or sheriff for processing electronically, directly or indirectly
• Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents
• Enter and post all enforcement data into the firm’s case management system
• Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers about garnishment accounts
• Import all enforcement imaging into the firm’s case management system

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• company paid life insurance
• 401(k) with employer match

What This Job Offers

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