Legal Assistant

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Legal Assistant
The candidate assists the attorney with the 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 clients, 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, notices of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to the action. Files pleadings and documents with the court clerk, as directed. Monitors hearing docket and schedules attorney coverage, as needed. Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as a liaison between client and attorney. Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc. Reviews notate and distribute mail and incoming work to appropriate parties. Performs data entry to update notes on the 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 the assigned position. Should have a High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Should have 2 years of relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Paralegal certificate a plus. Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers. Should have been Organized and detail-oriented to meet deadlines. Should have excellent oral and written communication skills. Should have excellent computer skills using Microsoft Office products with the ability to type 45 words per minute.

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