*Summary:*
The Default Services Legal Assistant position supports the collections process from suit through judgment.
This role involves e-filing and managing document preparation, as well as assembling motions, affidavits, orders, and judgments.
The role includes follow-up with courts and skip tracing.
*Essential Job Duties:*
* Prepares and drafts motions for department and default judgment.
* Prepares statement for judgments used in court filings.
* Assembles documents including affidavits.
* E-files judgements and orders.
* Files, scans, and imports documents into case management system.
* Processes work with strict adherence to FCCPA and legal requirements.
* Provides professional, efficient, and friendly client service via phone, email, and in-person.
* Perform the opening and closing of files for Attorneys in Aderant Total Office (ATO) timely.
* Acts as a team player with projects, overflow work, and vacation coverage.
* Establishes and maintains positive relationships firm wide.
* Abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions.
* Consistently exhibit behavior that aligns with the Firm values: Teamwork, Excellence, Ethical Behavior and Fiscal Responsibility
*Job Qualifications and Requirements:*
* Knowledge and understanding of current FDCPA laws and requirements, preferred
* Excellent customer service skills
* Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and strong proofreading skills
* Establishes priorities, meets deadlines, and is flexible and adaptable
* Possesses strong organization and time management skills
* Is proficient computer skills including Microsoft programs
*Physical Demands*:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
· Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb stairs, talk, hear and the manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, computers, fax machines, copiers and telephones.
*Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.
00 - $19.
00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* 8 hour shift
Experience:
* Law Office: 1 year (Preferred)
* Customer Service: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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