Wisconsin Department Legal Assistant

Job Summary:

Creditors’ Rights law firm based in Chicago seeks a legal assistant for its Wisconsin Department. Employee will assist attorneys in managing a consumer and commercial debt collection caseload throughout the State of Wisconsin. Assist in the production of documents, managing the court docket, court filings and inventory management. Great opportunity to join a firm that is well respected in the credit and collections industry and help grow its Wisconsin portfolio. Employee will work in firm’s Wisconsin office, but have full support of firm processes and resources.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Document production
• Managing the firm’s court docket
• Court Filings
• Inventory management
• Inbound and outbound telephone calls

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Education: College degree
• Experience: 2 years experience in legal collections.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. Vertican Technologies/Q-Law Collection Software a plus, but not required
• Travel: Occasional visits to main office in Chicago
• Skills: Strong communication, written, oral, negotiation, and listening skills. Detail oriented and a strong commitment to customer service.
• Candidates must be highly organized, self-motivated, have a strong work ethic and display an attitude that no task is too small to get the job done and serve the client.
• Candidates’ experience must be in consumer and commercial debt collection. Knowledge and experience in bankruptcy is a plus but not required.
• Candidates must have knowledge of the FDCPA
• Competitive salary and benefits package will be offered. Great opportunity for a motivated individual to help build a department and grow with the firm

Great work environment, flexibility, and generous paid time off (PTO) policy. Benefits offered include health, dental, vision, life, disability, and Simple IRA Retirement Plan

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person