Legal Assistant III - Litigation

Overview

This role is a remote Legal Assistant III position with full-time, non-exempt (hourly) status. Scheduled hours are 8:30–5:00 PM Local Time.

The Legal Assistant supports creditor rights’ matters for financial institutions by producing accurate, timely legal work product while taking and applying direction from internal and external parties.

Responsibilities

• Update internal and external client systems within expected timeframes.
• Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file, and properly organize legal documentation.
• Complete assigned work queue items within designated timeframes.
• Apply basic legal concepts and terminology that impact accurate work product.
• Assist with preparing required items for court appearances.
• Review incoming documents and distribute them to appropriate parties.
• Communicate professionally through phone, email, and internal/external messaging systems.
• Complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS in a timely manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3–5 years of experience working in a data entry or legal assistant role.
• Ability to accurately enter data.
• 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 (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a litigation-based role.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working in a technology-driven environment.

Conditions of Work

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for positions (typing, clicking, swiveling).
• Ability to lift 10–20 pounds as needed.

Compensation & Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in the following benefit offerings:

• 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)
• No cost benefit

Location

Remote

Equal Opportunity / Work Authorization

• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• For U.S. job openings, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.
• This employer participates in E-Verify.
• All newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.