Legal Assistant - Remote Work from Home!

Purpose A Legal Assistant assists and provides a range of legal support and administration to lawyers and other legal professionals engaged in the firm’s practice of representing financial institutions in bankruptcy, collections, foreclosure, litigation, and residential real estate or mortgage law.   Specific Duties, Activities and Responsibilities Assisting attorneys in the representation of clients in collections litigation or bankruptcy proceedings including, but not limited to, the following duties: Perform legal, factual and records research. Identify relevant judicial decisions, statutes, codes, legal articles or other pertinent materials. Organize, analyze and cross-check/validate information. Prepare written reports. Draft legal documents including pleadings, briefs, motions and agreements. File legal documents with various courts. Prepare correspondence. Proof legal forms and documents for accuracy. Organize and track case files. Monitor and handle judgment related tasks for the caseload assigned   Job Requirements High school diploma required. At least 3 years experience working as a Legal Assistant or Paralegal Paralegal certificate a plus but not required. Prefer knowledge of multi-state process of service in a judicial environment. Thorough knowledge of legal principles, legal research techniques and legal terminology. Relevant computer knowledge and experience. Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Excellent planning and organizing skills, attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent research, analytical, critical thinking skills.   General Competency Factors Demonstrates strong written and verbal communication skills. Effectively communicates with all clients (via Client Systems, e-mail and phone). Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Conscientious with respect to work completion, deadlines, time management and attendance. Takes initiative in face of obstacles and identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Demonstrates commitment to Firm’s vision, mission, and core values. Processes work in compliance with Client requirements as well as SOPs and Operations Matrices. Analytical and detail oriented, while working at a fast pace and capable of multi-tasking. Excellent problem solving and organizational skills. Must be a team player and willing to help others in their department whenever necessary. Develops professional relationships and builds rapport with others. Overall good work ethic and willingness to adapt to change.