Legal Assistant

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

Standard Responsibilities:

• Assists attorney with management of routine case files.

• Prepares non-complex pleadings, documents, correspondence, and affidavits.

• Conducts basic research such as title searches, estate checks, asset location and skip tracing.

• 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.

• Confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.

• Files pleadings and documents with court clerk, as directed.

• Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed.

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

• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.

• Reviews, notates, and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.

• Performs data entry to update notes on account.

• 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 office 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:

• $18.80 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.

• 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.

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