Position

Dext Capital is a National, innovative, financial services company headquartered in the Portland Metro area. Dext offers an exceptional culture and countless opportunities for growth and advancement. The Legal Assistant plays a critical role in supporting the legal functions of the company, significantly contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Department. This position involves managing litigation and bankruptcy cases, handling contract management tasks, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. The Legal Assistant must demonstrate strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Dext Capital offers strong benefits and a world improvising mission. The entire company is committed to leveraging technology while enabling our employees to grow in a high-performance environment.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Handle contract management tasks including drafting, finalizing, storing, and organizing contracts. Ensure contracts are accurate, properly maintained, and compliant with policy standards.
• Assist the Legal Department in responding to inquiries from auditors, regulators, and addressing compliance matters.
• Assist in facilitating transactions with borrowers, lessees, and facility provides and provide support for securitization offerings.
• Manage litigation cases by reviewing files, organizing pertinent information, and preparing materials for referral to external counsel.
• Oversee bankruptcy cases, including filing proofs of claim, tracking case status, and ensuring timely and accurate case management.
• Manage document flow, keeping contract files current and ensure adherence to policy compliance standards.
• Track external counsel billing and monitor monthly reports submitted by litigation counsel.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Characteristics:

• Superior organizational and time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact professionally with attorneys, clients, and external parties, and individuals at all levels of the company.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.
• Ability to align decisions with company goals and core values.

Experience Requirements:

• Associates Degree or equivalent from a two-year College or Technical School or equivalent experience (2-5 years experience as a legal assistant or paralegal)
• Proficient in Microsoft office series and salesforce
• Familiar with legal research tools and software such as info Lease, UCC Direct and Pacer
• Strong understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and principles.