Case Management Specialist - Junior Legal Assistant

$2,000 Bonus during your 1st year of Employment!

This is a great opportunity to start a career in the legal field! We are currently seeking a new Case Management Specialist, also known as a Junior Legal Assistant, to join our law firm.

The main responsibilities for this role include reviewing and compiling legal documents to support processing, managing the workflow of files, and ensuring that court deadlines are being met. Our Case Management Specialist will also regularly contact attorneys and the courts to gather required details and obtain case updates. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent time management and analytical skills, and are comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment, please read on and apply to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Sorts, files, locates, and distributes legal documentation to the department and WWR Attorneys

• Reviews and assembles legal documents and materials for court proceedings, ensuring proper signatures are obtained, documents are notarized, appropriate exhibits are attached, etc.

• Obtains missing and/or updated information via telephone, internet, mail, and fax

• Monitors the account case status and advances accounts to appropriate next case action as needed

• Photocopies, faxes, e-files and mails documents

• Contacts courts to verify service of documents

• Checks status of cases and filings

The Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:45pm

Compensation and Benefits:

• $17 hr. + (based upon experience)

• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 8 Company paid holidays

• Competitive benefits -- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance after 30 days and 401(k)

• 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

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

• 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with accuracy, 10 key a plus.

• Detail oriented and analytical skills.

• Basic computer operation skills.

• Legal experience preferred.

Weltman/WWR is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Excellence through Diversity!