Legal Assistant SR

$2k Retention Bonus during your 1st year of Employment!

Position Purpose: Under direction, the Legal Assistant, Senior assists attorneys by performing legal work requiring comprehensive knowledge of legal procedures, methods, and terminology; trains, assigns and monitors the work of others and/or provides guidance to less experienced co-workers by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Provides on-the-job training to less experienced workers.
• Ensures work is performed in a timely manner and in compliance with established policies and guidelines.
• Responds to employee’s questions regarding unusual, complex, or technical work-related matters.
• Assists attorneys with management of complex case files and pleadings.
• Drafts and/or dictates legal briefs, pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Conducts research including statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Attends depositions and hearings and reviews transcripts, as required.
• Reviews files, mail and complex 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.
• Negotiates settlements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval.
• Oversees the preparation and assembly of evidence exhibits and other materials used in legal proceedings.
• Monitors client billings and prepares billing statements.
• Coordinates the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.
• Forwards accounts to out of town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publications costs, etc.
• Performs data entry to update notes on 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 assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• Associate's degree and/or Paralegal certificate required.
• 4 years legal experience with comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, legal/court procedures, and legal terminology.
• Demonstrated organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• 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:

• $24.52-$30.75/hour
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities 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.
• Parking/Public Transit stipend available once benefits are available

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