Legal Assistant
Weltman/WWR
Full-time
On-site
Dublin, Ohio, United States
Start Date in January! $2k Retention Bonus during your 1st year of Employment!
The Legal Assistant assists Attorneys by performing legal work requiring knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties. The identified candidate would be working with a team to support our Florida files.
Standard Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:
- Interfacing between clients and remote attorneys for legal status
- Reading and understanding, communicate legal documents effectively
- Understanding of legal transactions as it relates to collections or creditor's rights
- Some experience in understanding commercial financing
- Ensures work is performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and guidelines
- Assists attorneys with management of case files and pleadings.
- Reviews files, mail and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
- Contacts clients, debtors, attorneys and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
- Additional duties as requested or required.
The Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:45pm; flexibility permitted and hybrid schedule after training period
Compensation and Benefits:
- $19.55 hr. + (based upon experience)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 8 Company paid holidays
- Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, and Life and Disability Insurance. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
- 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.
- Free parking
- Free onsite fitness center for all employees
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- 2 years relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Commercial Lending and Collections experience a plus.
- Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Sense of urgency to meet deadlines.
- Good organizational skills.
- Proficient in office practices and procedures; computer operation; word processing software; internet research.
- Must pass background check and drug screen.
EOE Statement: Weltman/WWR is an Equal Opportunity Employer.