Clerical Specialist - Bankruptcy

The Clerical Specialist provides administrative and clerical support to ensure the efficient operation of the department.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Obtains missing and/or updated information from clients via telephone, email, mail, or fax.

• Reviews files, mail, and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.

• Retrieves various documents from client and court websites and saves them to the applicable file.

• Contacts clients, attorneys and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.

• Prepares various types of letters and communications to attorneys.

• Solicits executed agreements from third parties via telephone and email.

• Monitors electronic court mailboxes and forwards communications to the appropriate party.

• Serves documents filed with the court, as required.

• Performs data entry to update accounts.

• Monitors client billings and prepares billing statements, as required.

• Takes inbound calls, directs calls, and conveys messages.

• Reviews, notates and distributes mail to the appropriate parties.

• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.

• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)

• 6 months relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Organizational and multi-tasking skills.

• Must know and have used Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Typing Test will be required.

• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; computer operation; word-processing software; internet research.

Benefits and Compensation:

• $17 hr.

• 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

• Fun participation in community involvement initiatives, office parties, and competitions

• Employee Perks Available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.

• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available

• Free parking

Work Requirements:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit at the work station for extended periods. The employee must have the ability to communicate effectively in written and oral form; enter data into a computer; and operate standard office equipment including computer, telephone, printer, copier, and facsimile machine.

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Normal office conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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