Legal Assistant

Our Legal Assistant will assist attorneys by performing legal work requiring basic knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Receives inbound calls/emails and directs the requests to the appropriate person/internal department.

• Contacts internal and/or external customers, attorneys and courts via mail, fax, telephone, or e-mail to provide or request needed documents, missing information, court costs and to provide status updates.

• May prepare routine, department specific documents and correspondence.

• Sets up and/or closes accounts according to established procedures.

• Performs computer data entry to update account files.

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

• Contacts client, debtors, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates, and additional information

and documentation.

• Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.

• Processes and follows-up on post judgment executions.

• Forwards accounts to out of town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.

• May take and process debtor payments.

• Maintains current knowledge of general legal procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents,

office equipment, and software in general use in the legal community.

• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.

• Additional duties as requested or required.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

• 2 years relevant Legal Assistant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Paralegal certificate a plus.

• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.

• Organized and detail oriented to meet deadlines.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate starting at $19.55 hr. and 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.

• Free parking

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