What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant/Paralegal position at Thompson, Dunlap & Heydinger, Ltd.?
Join our team as a Legal Assistant/Paralegal. Experience preferred but not required - onsite training offered.
Responsibilities:
- Handle debt collection
- Prepare & file legal documents
- Greet & assist clients that visit the office
- Maintain organized files & filing systems
- Schedule appointments and keep track of deadlines
- Process payments
- Interface with clients, attorneys and courts daily
- Handle daily calls with debtors
- Assist attorneys daily & other staff as necessary
Required:
- Goal-oriented and motivated
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to handle difficult situations and individuals
- Microsoft Office Suite proficient
- Word Processing
- Detail-oriented & highly organized
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work in fast paced environment & under pressure
- Confidentiality & discretion
- Patience & professionalism
- Excellent multi-tasking and time-management
Preferred:
- Administrative and/or office skills/experience
- Debt collection experience
- Legal experience
- Experience with Mail Merge
Compensation will be based upon experience and qualifications.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)
- Office: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $22