What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Litigation - Creditors' Rights/Bankruptcy position at Gust Rosenfeld PLC?
Description
Summary:
The litigation legal assistant in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy streamlines case management by handling document organization, deadline tracking, court filing preparation, and communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel across debt collection actions, bankruptcy cases, and associated litigation. Additionally, provide administrative support to our general counsel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed, only general illustrations of the primary types of work that may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change as the needs of the firm and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Summary:
The litigation legal assistant in creditors’ rights and bankruptcy streamlines case management by handling document organization, deadline tracking, court filing preparation, and communication with clients, courts, and opposing counsel across debt collection actions, bankruptcy cases, and associated litigation. Additionally, provide administrative support to our general counsel.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The following duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed, only general illustrations of the primary types of work that may be performed. Job descriptions are subject to change as the needs of the firm and requirements of the job change. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function of the position.
- Prepare and proofread pleadings, motions, proofs of claim, declarations, bankruptcy schedules, memos, and other correspondence with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Prepare new matter memos and assist with conflict checks.
- Electronic filing and service of documents in bankruptcy cases and other jurisdictions.
- Manage and prioritize litigation calendars, scheduling appointments, meetings, and court appearances in compliance with deadlines.
- Telephone and attorney client contact. Serve as a liaison with clients, experts, and court personnel to coordinate schedules and gather information as needed.
- Overtime flexibility is required.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Strong understanding of legal terminology, court procedures, and litigation processes.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
- A proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
- Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office, Excel, outlook, and PDF documents.
- Familiar with electronic filing systems.
- Excellent communication and inter-personal skills, demonstrate logic, reasoning, good judgment, and foresight.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of legal litigation assistant experience (a focus on creditors’ rights and bankruptcy preferred).
The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (typical office or administrative work).
Physical Requirements
Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.