What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Codilis and Associates?
Codilis & Associates, P.C. represents creditors in Foreclosure, Bankruptcy, and Real Estate related matters. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Bankruptcy team. This position is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and updating various legal documents as well as updating client systems on file status.
This role will be a great fit for individuals who possess a strong self-starting work ethic, who are comfortable working independently, and who enjoy a collaborative, collegial, fast-paced, engaging, and dynamic teamwork environment. Previous legal experience in Real Estate, Foreclosure, or Bankruptcy is a plus.
Responsibilities Include:
- Obtaining and completing a plan review where referred
- Obtaining Proof of Claim figures from clients, including itemizations of all charges with dates for each item
- Once the claim is filed, a final plan review is completed for verification of client treatment
- Updating client websites daily, including monitoring of intercoms and messages clients send
- Completing daily worklist items to ensure that items on the list are being taken care of in a timely manner
- Assisting Bankruptcy Manager/Supervisors/Leads with client projects and status requests as needed
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- HS Diploma; degree preferred.
- Computer proficient
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Detail oriented and able to quickly adapt to change and/or changing priorities.
- Strong organizational skills
- Works at a fast and efficient pace
- Able to build and maintain a good rapport with clients and co-workers
- Flexible and resilient in dealing with change and/or differences of opinion
- Actively seeks new information to solve problems
This is a great opportunity to join a successful law firm and be a part of a growing organization. We offer an excellent benefits package and 401k.
This position is not approved for relocation. No recruiters, please.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Application Question(s):
- What is your desired hourly rate?
Ability to Commute:
- Burr Ridge, IL 60527 (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Burr Ridge, IL 60527