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Enforcement Legal Assistant
Company Name: Zachter PLLC
Location: Hackensack, New Jersey 07601
Job Type: Full-time (on-site only)
Job Description:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Legal Assistant to join the Enforcement Team at our firm. As a key member of our team, you will support the attorney and the paralegals in handling matters, and your responsibilities will include preparing and drafting legal documents, communicating with clients and debtors, and assisting the paralegals with their matters.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting legal documents, such as restraints, subpoenas, and motions.
- Assist in reviewing and organizing case files and documents.
- Provided administrative support to seasoned paralegals
- Review, respond to, and organize emails
- Answer telephone, direct and screen calls, take messages, and retrieve voicemail
- Prepare legal correspondence
- Document management and updating electronic and hard copy files
- Perform research and case investigative work
- Consistently and accurately updating the firm’s internal case management system
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed
Requirements:
- High School Diploma
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, managing multiple priorities.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree
- Minimum of 1 year of experience as a legal assistant in a similar legal environment.
- Prior experience in a fast-paced legal environment.
Benefits:
- 401(K)
- Dental Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Paid time off
Starting Salary Range:
$40,000- $45,000 a year
About:
Zachter PLLC is a New York & New Jersey-based law firm focused on civil litigation, especially debt collection and Judgment enforcement matters. Our practice extends to courts located throughout New York and New Jersey and in the Federal courts. The firm is led by attorney Jeffrey Zachter, who has been a seasoned litigator in the collections industry since 2002.
We have extensive experience representing corporations and other businesses, banks and other lenders, and other creditors in commercial litigation, debt collection, and enforcing creditors' rights. We assist our clients located throughout the United States and in many foreign countries to enforce and collect upon money Judgments.
Join our dedicated team and contribute to helping clients achieve successful debt recovery outcomes. If you are a proactive legal assistant with a passion for collections law and thrive in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply.
How to Apply:
Please submit your resume via LinkedIn.
Salary : $40,000 - $45,000