Affidavits Specialist

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.; Fort Snelling Unorganized Territory (MN); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD,Life

Paid Time Off (PTO) / Paid Holidays

401k, Profit Sharing

Job summary

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking an Affidavits Specialist to manage affidavit requests, draft and compile affidavits, and coordinate with clients and attorneys.

The role involves reviewing files, ordering affidavits, and uploading information to client portals, with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timely processing. The position may offer remote work with some office time, contingent upon management approval.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Legal field certificate or a 2-year degree is preferred; experience may substitute education.
• Background in Retail Claims and Creditors’ Rights Laws preferred.
• Competency in Word, Excel and Outlook is expected.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail is required.

Responsibilities

• Handle all firm affidavits requests following policies and client directives.
• Review files to ensure accuracy for drafting affidavit requests.
• Draft and compile affidavits with meticulous data accuracy.
• Order affidavits as per client requests.
• Upload correspondence and information to clients via portal or email.
• Pull work queues to review pending affidavits requests for next steps.
• Collaborate with Attorneys for proper approvals of affidavits.
• Log executed affidavits promptly when received from clients.
• Follow up with clients to obtain prompt return of affidavits.
• Perform general clerical duties (data entry, scanning, photocopying, etc.).
• Coordinate with Attorneys and Clients to handle affidavits requests.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team environment

Verbal and written communication

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Dependability

Strong work ethic

Education

High School diploma or GED

Legal field certificate/2-year degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Office hardware (scanners/fax)

Job description

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. – Affidavits Specialist

Job Summary

As an Affidavit Specialist, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Handling of all of Firm’s Affidavit Requests in accordance with all applicable policies, procedures and client directives.
• Review of applicable files to ensure accuracy of information for drafting of an affidavit request.
• Draft and compile applicable affidavits, with fine attention to detail to ensure accuracy of all data.
• Order applicable affidavits in accordance with client requests and directives.
• Uploading correspondence and applicable information to clients via client portal, e-mail, etc.
• Pull work queues to promptly review all pending affidavits request claims for next steps.
• Work with Attorneys to ensure proper approval of applicable affidavits.
• Promptly Log executed affidavits that are received from clients.
• Follow-up, as necessary, with clients for prompt return of affidavits.
• Perform general clerical duties including data entry, scanning, photocopying, collating, and faxing.
• Work with Attorneys and Clients to properly handle affidavits requests.
• All other duties as assigned.

Position might have the availability to work remotely with some office time, depending upon Manager/Director/Human Resources approval.

Qualifications And Skills

• Responsible individual who is able to work both independently and in a team environment.
• High School diploma or equivalent GED
• Legal field certificate/2-yr degree (experience may be substituted for education),
• Background in Retail Claims and Creditors’ Rights Laws preferred
• Competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and Outlook. Organizational.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with basic office hardware such as scanners, fax machine, copiers, etc.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to Detail.
• Superior problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate a strong work ethic and dependability.

TRAVEL

This position requires up to 0-5% travel. Travel excludes local commute.

COMPETENCIES

• Adaptability 20%
• Productivity 12.5%
• Accountability 12.5%
• Teamwork 20%
• Communication 20%
• Initiative 7.5%
• Sense of Urgency 7.5%

Compensation And Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays

Gurstel Law Firm (hereinafter “the Firm”) is multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.

CULTURE

At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

EOE-

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/W/D/V) dedicated to diversity in the workplace and offers a great work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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