Case Management Specialist - Junior Legal Assistant

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis; Independence Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off: 16 days + 9 holidays

Free parking

Free onsite fitness center

On-site Bistro To Go

Job summary

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis is seeking a junior Case Management Specialist (Junior Legal Assistant) to support the processing of legal documents and manage workflow. You will interact with attorneys and courts to obtain updates and ensure deadlines are met.

The role requires attention to detail, timely communication, and comfort in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. On-site, full-time with standard business hours and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1 year relevant experience or equivalent.
• Typing speed of 45 words per minute with accuracy; 10-key a plus.
• Detail oriented with analytical skills.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Background check and drug screen required.

Responsibilities

• Sorts, files, locates, and distributes legal documentation to the department and attorneys.
• Reviews and assembles legal documents for court proceedings with proper signatures and notarization.
• Obtains missing information via phone, internet, mail, and fax.
• Monitors case status and moves accounts to next action as needed.
• Photocopies, faxes, e-files and mails documents.
• Contacts courts to verify service of documents.
• Checks status of cases and filings.
• Regular attendance is essential.

Skills

Typing 45 wpm

Detail oriented

Legal experience preferred

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Basic computer operations

Job description

Case Management Specialist - Junior Legal Assistant

Job Category : Customer Service

• Full-Time
• On-site

Locations

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Description

$2,000 Bonus during your 1st year of Employment!

This is a great opportunity to start a career in the legal field! We are currently seeking a new Case Management Specialist, also known as a Junior Legal Assistant, to join our law firm.

The main responsibilities for this role include reviewing and compiling legal documents to support processing, managing the workflow of files, and ensuring that court deadlines are being met. Our Case Management Specialist will also regularly contact attorneys and the courts to gather required details and obtain case updates. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent time management and analytical skills, and are comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment, please read on and apply to be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Sorts, files, locates, and distributes legal documentation to the department and WWR Attorneys
• Reviews and assembles legal documents and materials for court proceedings, ensuring proper signatures are obtained, documents are notarized, appropriate exhibits are attached, etc.
• Obtains missing and/or updated information via telephone, internet, mail, and fax
• Monitors the account case status and advances accounts to appropriate next case action as needed
• Photocopies, faxes, e-files and mails documents
• Contacts courts to verify service of documents
• Checks status of cases and filings
• Complete all required training applicable to this position
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties, as assigned

The Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-4:45pm

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)
• 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with accuracy, 10 key a plus.
• Detail oriented and analytical skills.
• Basic computer operation skills.
• Legal experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a detailed background check and drug screen

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected pay range for this position is $20.33 - $20.58/hour based upon experience and education
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually +9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives
• On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
• Free parking
• Free onsite fitness center for all employees

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the empl oyee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement: Weltman is an equal opportunity employer.

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