Legal Assistant Auditor

$2,000 Retention Bonus paid out during your 1st year!

The Legal Assistant Auditor assists attorneys, network attorneys, managers and supervisors by performing legal work requiring intermediate knowledge of legal procedures, and terminology for multiple states.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Conducts research including case history, asset location, and skip tracing.
• Reviews files and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
• Reviews legal documents to ensure accuracy.
• Coordinates trial appearances between client and network attorneys.
• Completes or assists in completing interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
• Contacts clients, attorneys, and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
• Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.
• Oversees the preparation and assembly of evidence exhibits and other materials used in legal proceedings.
• Serves as liaison between client and network attorneys.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
• Assists and trains other department staff, as required.
• Reviews, notates and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.
• Performs data entry to update notes on account.
• Maintains current knowledge of general ledger procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents.
• Conducts audits on network attorneys for compliance, ensuring work standards are met.
• Analyzes YGC reporting from network attorneys to ensure accuracy and timeliness of updates.
• Complete all required training applicable to this position
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: An associate’s degree in paralegal studies or a paralegal certificate from a regionally or nationally accredited program, or one approved by the American Bar Association.
• Relevant Experience: A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience in a legal environment.
• Core Legal Knowledge: Intermediate knowledge of relevant laws, legal/court procedures, and legal terminology is required.
• Administrative Skills: Strong proficiency in office practices, procedures, computer operations, and word processing software.
• Research & Data Management: Proven ability to conduct internet research and maintain data using Excel.

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation is $25.14 -$31.15/hour depending upon experience 
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually  9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Hybrid potential after training
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center for all employees

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

Work Environment:

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement: Weltman is an equal opportunity employer.

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