Legal Assistant

Position Purpose: Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant assists attorneys by performing legal work requiring basic knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Receives inbound calls/emails and directs the requests to the appropriate person/internal department.
• Contacts internal and/or external customers, attorneys and courts via mail, fax, telephone, or e-mail to provide or request needed documents, missing information, court costs and to provide status updates.
• May prepare routine, department specific documents and correspondence.
• Sets up and/or closes accounts according to established procedures.
• Performs computer data entry to update account files.
• 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.
• Forwards accounts to out of town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.
• 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:

• $19.55/hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Bilingual is a plus (Spanish Speaking)
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. 
• On site "Bistro to Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center available to all employees

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