What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Summit Management Group, Inc.?
Summit Management Group located in the heart of West Tennessee currently have an opening in the Legal Department for a Legal Assistant. We are not a law office. Please read the responsibilities and requirements closely.
Legal Admin
Responsibilities
- Serve as a point of contact, communicating with the attorney's office through email and phone.
- Proactively monitor and update accounts with established payment arrangements.
- Secure regular updates on legal account status via the attorney's office and their designated online portal.
- Under the guidance of the attorney's office and management, determine the legal course of action for accounts.
- Collaborate with recovery specialists to facilitate the timely recovery of accounts undergoing legal proceedings.
- When feasible, negotiate payment plans with customers to prevent legal action.
- Prepare and submit new legal files, including all necessary documentation, to the attorney's office.
- Process and accurately record invoices received from the attorney's office in a timely manner.
- Occasional travel, including overnight stays, may be required to provide witness testimony in court cases.
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Requirements
- Prior office experience.
- Familiarity with Google Sheets and/or Microsoft Excel skills
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated, organized, results and goal-oriented.
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of office products,typing skills, equipment, and procedures.
- Must possess strong prioritizing, multitasking, and stress management skills.
- Must be able to understand and follow written & verbal instructions, communicate effectively (orally and written), and listen
Job Type: Full-time
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- Can you pass a pre-employment physical to include drug testing?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Clerical: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Milan, TN 38358 (Required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (Required)
Work Location: In person
