Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy

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Legal Assistant managing creditor rights matters for financial institutions in a technology-driven environment. Providing accurate legal documentation and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

Responsibilities:

  • Update internal Firm systems and external client systems within the expected timeframes
  • Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file and properly organize legal documentation
  • Complete assigned work queue items in the designated timeframes
  • Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact ability to produce accurate work product
  • Assist with preparing various required items for clients and courts
  • Review incoming documents and disperse to appropriate parties
  • Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems timely
  • Timely complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS.
  • Additional duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Prior bankruptcy experience preferred
  • Prior experience in preparation of Proofs of Claim, including the 410A
  • Experience with accounting functions such as reconciliations, or payment history preparation preferred
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience working in a technology driven environment
  • Skilled at accurate data entry
  • Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures
  • Ability to adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work
  • Strong time-management skills
  • Self-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed
  • Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound service
  • Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy.

Benefits:

  • Medical coverage
  • HSA with quarterly employer contributions
  • Dental coverage
  • Vision coverage
  • Group Life insurance*
  • Supplemental Life Insurance plans
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • First Stop Health for all employees*
  • Legal Service benefit for all employees
  • Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
  • National discount programs for all employees*
  • 401k with employer matching
  • PTO* (Accrual based)