Collections Legal Assistant

Collections Legal Assistant

Our client is seeking a Sr. Legal Assistant to join their fast-paced and growing firm in Southfield, Michigan. This position will support the Collections department by performing various clerical tasks, including document preparation and filing, case management, and communicating with Courts and other related entities. The Sr. Legal Assistant must be able to interpret and prepare various legal documents, including pleadings, writs, correspondence, and agreements. They should also exhibit strong organizational skills, be focused on priorities, and remain flexible about changing directives.

Collections Legal Assistant Responsibilities

· Assists with delegating the daily work of the team as directed by the Supervisor

· Prepare, review, and mail pleadings, writs, correspondence, and agreements

· Provides and participates in training and coaching new hires and current staff

· Fully knowledgeable of department procedures and workflow and can effectively communicate changes to the team as directed by the Leadership Team

· Stays current with and communicates judges/courts protocol and changes to Supervisor

· Review electronic Court Register of Actions to follow up on pending documents

· Request checks for Court filing fees or invoice payment

· Receive inbound calls and place outbound calls to and from courts, clients, or other related entities regarding case status or informational needs per department protocol

· Maintain accurate and current information in case management and client systems

· Provide updates to the clients via client-directed systems and email

· Complete the daily print folder, which contains important documents and information necessary for the day's tasks

· Assist the Leadership Team and attorneys when needed by providing clerical support

· Provide coverage for missing team members to ensure the workflow is not interrupted

· Communicate both verbally and in writing with all members of the firm, clients, and third parties in a professional manner

Collections Legal Assistant Requirements

· 7 years of Legal Collections experience in a demanding environment

· 5 years as a Legal Assistant in a Legal Collections environment

· A Paralegal Certificate is a plus

· Proficient in Microsoft Office programs

· Ability to learn and work in multiple court web-based systems, specifically TrueFiling/Mifile

· CLS - Collection Master software is a plus

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. For unincorporated Los Angeles county, to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.