Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Onset Financial of Draper, UT, is seeking to hire a talented Paralegal/Legal Assistant to join our dynamic and fast-growing company. Onset was rated as one of the best places to work in Utah, and after having our best year ever in 2024, we are excited to be growing our team in 2025! Join us and take the next step in your career with a company that values innovation, integrity, and professional growth.

As a Paralegal/Legal Assistant at Onset, you will have the opportunity to oversee a wide range of key operational functions. This role requires a hybrid skill set, incorporating elements of paralegal expertise, executive administration, and personal assistance. The ideal candidate will act as a utility player under our Loss Prevention and Asset Protection senior leadership, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations while maintaining the highest level of professionalism and communication. You will also aid in maintaining legal files, assisting in legal research, and document preparation.

Onset Financial provides an enthusiastic, safe, and motivating culture of success for our diverse and talented team. Onset believes in applying the team's unique attributes to our superior approach to equipment finance. We strive to find hard-working, positive, and talented candidates to help achieve our unified objectives. Onset is devoted to celebrating hard work, determination, and high achievements within a positive and inclusive environment.

What your Responsibilities will look like:

• Provide high-level administrative support to the Senior Vice President of Loss Prevention & Asset Protection.
• Organize and maintain legal files, ensuring all relevant documents are accurately filed and easily accessible.

• Communicate effectively with internal and external legal counsel on collection matters, loss prevention, and compliance issues.
• Ensure efficiency and precision in day-to-day operations, proactively identifying areas for improvement.

• You will be crucial within our Loss Prevention and Collections team, aiding in maintaining legal files, assisting in legal research, and preparing legal documents.

• Oversee schedule management, including coordinating meetings, deadlines, and critical tasks, making travel arrangements, booking flights, accommodations, and ground transportation.

• Manage data entry with a focus on precision and attention to detail.
• Assist with research and analysis on various matters related to finance, leasing, and other areas of law relevant to the company's operations.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality in all aspects of legal work.

• Proofread correspondence and documents.

• Uphold high ethical standards while promoting our company culture of integrity and success.
• Participate in meetings, training, and other company events.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.

What you need to succeed:

• Associate degree in Paralegal Studies or related field a plus
• Paralegal experience preferred; knowledge of collections law and loss prevention regulations is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex legal concepts.

• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Ability to schedule travel arrangements quickly through a cellphone or laptop.
• Proficient knowledge of software including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage as you provide support.
• Conducts themselves with poise, professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.
• Patience, as the role will have ebbs and flows of demand and the ability to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Can think strategically, anticipating both needs and roadblocks.
• Works proactively to keep tasks and projects moving forward.

What we Offer:

• Amazing workplace culture. We've been recognized by multiple organizations like Inc., Salt Lake Tribune, Glassdoor, and Best In State as a top place to work.
• Career Development and internal growth opportunities.
• Health benefits, including Medical with HSA and FSA options, dental, and vision.
• Company 401K match.
• Excellent work/life balance with paid holidays and paid time off.
• On-site gym facility.
• Peer-to-peer employee recognition program.
• Give back with Onset Gives: volunteer opportunities with Utah nonprofit organizations.
• Swag you'll want to use!

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel you would be right for this position, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application so we can review your information. We look forward to meeting you!