What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant - Collections position at The Arnold Group?
Please submit resume to taghutch@arnoldgrouphr.com to apply.
Pay Rate/Range: $20-22/hr
Description: Seeking a Legal Assistant for a local firm. The Legal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support to one or more attorneys with various tasks. Will primarily work in the area of collections. Tasks will include communicating with clients, preparing, drafting, reviewing and editing collection demand letters, preparing, drafting, reviewing and filing pleadings. Organizing and maintaining files, attorney scheduling, calendar and tickler system and assisting other staff with overflow in other areas of law. Must have excellent customer service skills and be able to manage difficult or emotional situations.
Job Requirements: An Associate's degree or certificate in paralegal studies is preferred. At least two years legal assistant or legal secretary experience. A combination or experience and education will be considered. Must be familiar with law, legal procedures and protocols, court systems and day to day operations of a law office required. Experience in collections, estate planning, estates and/or business organizations preferred. Must be able to read and interpret legal documents in the collections field. Must be detail oriented, highly organized, self motivated and have proficiency in MS office, experience with PACER and Eflex, and court filings preferred. Prefer someone that is a Notary public.
Shift/Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
The Arnold Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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