Legal Assistant
Job Description
Job Description Job Description Job Description Responsible for supporting Legal and Operations teams during daily operations. This position will collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants locally, domestically, and internationally, in pursuit of a highly efficient legal and operational business practice. Responsible for a variety of administrative legal functions including manual and electronic filing of legal documents, telephone interaction with court staff, supporting tasks in the electronic system of record ILMS, and liaising with in-house attorneys to facilitate the review and execution of documents.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Scan, print, and sort documents with a high degree of accuracy and organization. Process inbound and outbound mail including USPS, FedEx, and UPS. File manual and electronic legal documents with courts. Provide phone support through incoming calls on the legal line- set hearings, respond to specific requests, and give case updates, as needed. Update case status in case management system. Perform other duties, as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION: High School Diploma EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years administrative support KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Basic Microsoft Office skills (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat Strong organizational skills Ability to manage the printing, scanning, and sorting of documents Ability to handle/process a large workload and volume Ability to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information Ability to operate a variety of office equipment (e.g., printers, scanners, fax machines)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Associate's FIELD OF STUDY: Administrative, Legal, or similar field EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years Administrative, Legal, and/or previous office experience KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:
Knowledge of legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures necessary to understand court filing requirements Knowledge of online e-filing vendors (e.g., PACER) and legal search engines (e.g., WestLaw and LEXIS) Knowledge of basic mailroom concepts, including processing of inbound and outbound mail Ability to handle the manual paper and electronic filing of documents with courts Ability to track and comply with deadlines Ability to maintain, organize, and compile information and documents from various sources in a functional order Company Description We are more than the market leader in portfolio purchasing and recovery in the United States – we’re a powerful voice that has shaped an industry by focusing on pro-consumer practices from our offices around the world. We believe that great results and consumer respect go hand-in-hand. By partnering with our consumers and making credit more accessible, we create pathways to economic freedom and restore their financial health. Since we first opened our doors in 1953, we have transformed our business through innovations, advanced analytics, new technology and thought leadership. We’ve built an energized, fun environment that’s filled with life. The work we do has helped millions of people recover from their financial difficulties and rebuild their lives. Company Description We are more than the market leader in portfolio purchasing and recovery in the United States – we’re a powerful voice that has shaped an industry by focusing on pro-consumer practices from our offices around the world. We believe that great results and consumer respect go hand-in-hand. By partnering with our consumers and making credit more accessible, we create pathways to economic freedom and restore their financial health. Since we first opened our doors in 1953, we have transformed our business through innovations, advanced analytics, new technology and thought leadership. We’ve built an energized, fun environment that’s filled with life. The work we do has helped millions of people recover from their financial difficulties and rebuild their lives.