What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant position at Armada Corp?
Legal Assistant
Job announcement
Organization: Armada Corp
Office Location: _______________, WA
Deadline: Applications will be reviewed as received; positions are available until filled.
Wage and Benefits: Armada is looking for a Legal Assistant; full-time (40 hours per week); hourly nonexempt. Hourly compensation is minimum wage ($17.00 -$20.00 per hour). Following a 90-day “new hire” period, other compensation in the form of commissions may be earned for exceeding company-determined thresholds. Benefits available after subject to applicable waiting periods and premium contributions by the Employee include: the company’s 401k plan, Employee/Family medical and dental insurance coverage, Paid Time Off (accrual is based upon years of employment, with 4 hours per month earned during the first year of employment and up to 12 hours per month upon 10 years of employment), 10 days of paid holiday time off (earned after three full consecutive calendar months of employment).
Description: A Legal Assistant is responsible to approve and process legal documents, and notify and contact courts for hearing and/or trial schedules, in regular consultation with Armada’s attorney(s).
Required Qualifications:
· Generates computer documents for filings with courts of different venues.
· Exhibit understanding of the civil legal process.
· Consults with debtor by telephone and in person to attempt resolutions.
· Capabilities to work with consumers to conclude cases/accounts expediently within the scope and framework established for collection activity.
· Verifies pertinent information about the debts being sought after, employment status, and other financial circumstances.
· Works with collection team to verify accuracy of suit and garnishment requests.
· Correspond and communicate with Armada’s attorney(s) regarding all legal process.
· Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
· Follow all state, federal and county laws.
· May require court appearances.
Additional Requirements:
· Must successfully pass a background check.
· Must possess a valid driver’s license, have the ability to drive, and have reliable transportation.
Preferred qualifications:
· Debt collection experience is helpful.
· Prior exposure to legal background is helpful.
Application Procedure: Submit your complete resume by e-mail to resumes@armadacorp.com.
For additional information regarding this position, please contact Cindy Gagne at 509-422-1200 or visit our office at 93 Eastmont Ave. Ste 100. Ask for Monica.
*Subject to Washington State increases.
Armada Corp is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $20
