What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Easton Motors, Inc.?
POSITION SUMMARY
The Legal Assistant facilitates the efficient operation of the assigned department by performing a variety of clerical and administrative tasks.
POSITION TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
- May assist with conducting all aspects of garnishment actions: employment verifications, garnishment paperwork generation, e-filling, answers, credit reporting, compliance, disputes, and objections
- May assist with completing documents, e-filing applications, and forms with a high degree of accuracy
- Manage deadlines, tasks, and calendars to ensure adherence to schedule for legal or court proceedings
- Handle follow-up tasks and inquiries by phone and e-mail
- Develop systems and procedures to improve efficiencies for this role and across the legal department
- Advise and assist Account Managers and administrative personnel with inquiries and issues related to customer accounts
- Detail-oriented and comfortable with handling multiple projects simultaneously Assists with typing, scanning, and revising documents
- Assists with saving and filing pleadings and other documents
- Assists with creating and organizing mailings and file organization
- Provides on-site support, including filing, mailing, copying, and printing
- Operates office equipment including PCs, printers, phones, and other equipment
- Conducts all business in a confidential manner
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Education:
- High school diploma/GED required
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Understanding of legal language and principles, research methods, court pleadings and processes, and other related matters
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, and to exercise discretion and good judgment
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and other related software
Experience:
- Previous experience as a paralegal or legal assistant with working knowledge of the legal process and Wisconsin’s e-filing system
- Background in collections or bankruptcies preferred
- Credit Bureau reporting experience highly preferred
- Working experience with MS Office; computer software and internet proficiency required
- Ability to work independently or with a team
License(s)/Certification(s):
- N/A
- Other - must be authorized to work full time in the United States