Legal Assistant II

LOGS Legal Group is currently seeking a part time, onsite, Legal Assistant to provide support to our Litigation Practice Group in our Florida (Boca Raton) office location! 

POSITION DETAIL:

• Job title: Legal Assistant - Litigation
• Location: Onsite - Boca Raton, FL
• Position status: Part Time
  

WHO WE ARE

For nearly half a century we have been known as thought leaders in the creditors’ rights industry. Our localized legal expertise is backed by national resources and ongoing innovation to create a one of a kind experience for our clients. Our services range from default servicing to real estate and our client base allows us the opportunity to work with the finest banking institutions available.

WORKING FOR LOGS

The LOGS Employee: Our employee population ranges from those just beginning their careers at LOGS to individuals who have been with the organization for decades. We pride ourselves in exploring applicants with experience from all walks of life, both personal and professional. Our organization’s goal is to provide an environment that supports contributions from all levels, values diversity and fosters inclusivity. One of the strongest ways in which we work to accomplish this goal is through hiring qualified candidates that share in our vision for creating collaborative and accepting work environment.

Our Core Values: Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our teams and our work product. A successful LOGS team member embraces these values and ensures they are representing these core values whenever they are working on behalf of the organization.

Regardless of which role you are applying for, the following characteristics should speak to what you bring with you to the organization. These characteristics align with our Core Values and all employees are expected to embody them!

• Highly Focused on Results: Characteristics - Responsive, efficient, results orientated, data and deadline driven, problem solver, positive approach, detail oriented, hardworking, reliable.
• Understand the Value of Reputation: Characteristics - Accountable, words match your actions, superior customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, honest, attentiveness, professionalism
• We” Focused: Characteristics - Supportive, positive, helpful, humble, team player, respectful, open and honest, constructive communicator, values the team higher than the individual, composed, assumes the best.
• Drive to Innovate: Characteristics - Growth minded, flexible, curious, embrace change, values continuous improvement.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures outlined by leadership in relation to assigned workload.
• Appropriately use and update the Firm case management system with data, status information and legal file documentation within the expected timeframe requirements.
• Appropriately use and update clients as required/requested using the applicable third party client systems.
• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file and properly organize legal documentation as it pertains to assigned tasks.
• Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems timely.
• Complete items in assigned work queue for the appropriate amount of time set forth by leadership.
• Adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing files and assigned work.
• Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact ability to produce accurate work product.
• Seek out guidance and training when challenging issues arise and escalate concerns timely to avoid unnecessary risk to Firm.
• Timely completion of all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS.
• Additional duties as assigned.
• Reviews incoming documents associated with assigned casefiles and can properly determine the next step.
• Assist with preparing required items for court appearances.
• Draft legal documents including routine pleadings and motions, affidavits, and files motions and pleadings according to procedures.
• Other duties as assigned

Training and Experience:

• 2-5 years of Litigation based experience preferred

Conditions of Work:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to remain focused for extended periods
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day
• Ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive movement (typing, clicking, swiveling etc)

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting.