Legal Assistant - Litigation

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Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of court system, pleadings and court procedures
• Calendar and follow-up on deadlines; manage deadlines for attorney
• Data entry from multiple sources into Firm's case management system
• Draft pleadings, file pleadings with various courts, both electronically and via mail
• Process documents and review data for deficiencies and resolve by using standard procedures and requesting information from clients
• Verify data entered
• Communicate with court staff and staff in opposing counsel's office
• Maintain operations and follow Firm policies and procedures; report needed changes
• Maintain client confidence and protect the Firm by maintaining confidentiality
• Maintain client confidence and protect the Firm by maintaining confidentiality
• Responsible for meeting departmental production, quality, efficiency and time-driven goals

Skills/Qualifications:

• Must be “tech savvy”
• Excellent typing skills – Fast and highly accurate
• Must posses a short learning curve related to assimilation of new skills and tasks
• Ability to communicate with court staff and opposing counsel
• Adept at calendaring court deadlines
• Advanced multi-tasking and organizational skills with strong attention to detail
• Experience working in high volume, deadline driven environment
• Ability to read legal terms and conditions and understand their meaning and how it applies to work processes
• Adaptable to change
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Math oriented a plus
• Well-rounded knowledge of Mortgage, Foreclosure and Consumer Finance a plus

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Post high school education preferred

Experience:

• 1-2 years office experience
• 1-2 years of experience with mortgage/default servicing preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Default Servicing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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