What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Capitol Discount Corp.?
We are seeking a part time (4 days a week) proactive and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join legal team. We are a multi-dimensional organization functioning as a finance company, debt-buyer, and collection agency. The legal role is to assist in the collections of debts through the legal process. In this vital role, you will provide comprehensive administrative support ensuring smooth case management and efficient workflow.
Duties
- Assist with case preparation, including preparation and compiling legal documents, contracts, and correspondence with precision and clarity. Legal documents include summons and complaint, information subpoenas, and restraining notices, satisfaction of judgment, stipulation discontinuing action and the service of such documents
- Review and analyze legal documents, including affidavits of service for procedural compliance (including deadlines) and accuracy
- Support litigation processes through document intake, review, proofreading, transcription, and data entry to maintain meticulous case records
- Provide executive administrative support by managing calendars, handling phone inquiries with professional etiquette, emailing and faxing, verification or employment, and maintaining organized office operations
- Follow-up on documents and updates with process servers, sheriff's, and employers (job verification)
Skills
- Strong knowledge of MS-Word and Excel
- Strong phone communication
- Writing skills for drafting clear correspondence including cover letters and emails
- Detail-oriented with proofreading expertise to ensure accuracy in all legal materials
- Effective organizational skills to manage multiple cases simultaneously
- Ability to handle confidential information discreetly while demonstrating strong clerical experience in filing and data entry
- Knowledge of procedural rules, and general litigation procedures is highly desirable
Salary : $800 - $900