What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Codilis Law, LLC?
Codilis Law, LLC represents creditors in Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Real Estate related matters. With over 30 years of experience, we are recognized as a leader in the Real Estate legal field. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Service team.
Our Legal Assistants are primarily responsible for preparing legal pleadings, e-filing in state and federal court, communicating with opposing counsel, courts, sheriffs, clients and publication companies as well as updating client systems.
- Review legal files and facilitate the perfection of service of process and the preparation of legal pleadings such as alias summonses, praecipes for publication, returns of service, etc.
- Issuance of Summons related pleadings (Certificate of Issuance of Summons and Notice of Exclusion).
- Review court files for defendant appearances and answers.
- Facilitate mailing and/or electronic filings of pleadings with the court.
- Process daily mail, e-mail, intercoms and service correspondence.
- Process daily client workload lists to ensure all tasks/events are current.
- Comply with all firm timeframes and procedures as related to defendant service of process.
- Update company and clients proprietary computer systems.
- Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, sheriffs, clients and publication companies.
- Review and process daily and weekly reports. Image documents.
Must be a team player, yet comfortable working independently while accurately completing work within designated time frames. There is always something to do and something new to learn!
Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
- Prior Real Estate, Title Insurance, Foreclosure and/or Bankruptcy experience a plus.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products and able to type 40 wpm.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Detail oriented and able to adapt quickly to change or changing priorities.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
Benefits:
- Generous benefit options including health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability.
- HSA and FSA Accounts with employer contribution
- Paid Time-Off
- 401(k) retirement plan match
This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful law firm and be a part of a great team! Our office is located in Merrillville, IN.
For consideration, please submit your resume along with a cover letter with your salary requirements.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
Work Location: In person