Legal Assistant

Rippling, Inc.; Plantation (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K Plan

Health insurance

Voluntary life insurance

Job summary

RAS LaVrar, a creditors’ rights law firm, is seeking Legal Assistants for onsite roles in Plantation, FL. You will support Production Specialists and Operations Analysts to review cases that fell out of production and ensure they re-enter the workflow.

Excellent communication and strong Excel skills are valued. Experience in legal environments is preferred; education can be offset by relevant industry expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Background in operations management, criminal justice, pre-law, and/or data analysis.
• Experience in a legal office may compensate for education.
• Industry experience in collections and/or personal injury law is common.

Responsibilities

• Examine cases which have fallen out of the firm’s production pipeline.
• Think critically to determine unique circumstances; diagnose exceptions and report to managers/clients.
• Formulate and execute solutions to return cases to the pipeline.
• Inventory management.
• Review inventory status reporting to identify stagnant accounts.
• Diagnose systemic areas of improvement to ensure timely flow through the pipeline.

Skills

Results-oriented

Time management

Independent problem solving

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Adaptability in high-volume fast-paced

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Operations management / criminal justice / pre-law / data analysis background

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Legal office software

Job description

RAS LaVrar is a rapidly expanding creditors’ rights law firm servicing some of the largest financial institutions in the country. Our offices, home to hundreds of employees across seven states, work diligently to ensure our interests are in constant alignment with those of our clients. Our firm maintains a collegial work environment with opportunities for training and professional development. This is a high-volume and fast-paced practice that prides itself on efficiency and innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Legal Assistants

Legal Assistants at RAS LaVrar work closely with Production Specialists and Operations Analysts to identify, investigate, and remediate cases which fall out of the firm’s production pipeline. Individuals working in this position are responsible for addressing lists of cases which require more attention to detail than that expected of the firm’s Production Specialists. Legal Assistants are not expected to draft pleadings.

Responsibilities and Duties:

The following responsibilities are central to the role:

• Examine cases which have fallen out of the firm’s production pipeline.
• Think critically to determine whether identified cases are subject to unique circumstances; Diagnose exceptions and report back to firm managers and clients.
• Formulate and execute solutions to ensure exceptions return to or continue moving through the firm’s production pipeline.
• Inventory management
• Review inventory status reporting to identify stagnant accounts.
• Diagnose systemic areas of improvement to ensure accounts flow through the production pipeline timely.

Core Competencies & Required Skills:

Candidates who succeed in this position typically:

• Are results-oriented.
• Display comfort and sensibility when working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Exhibit time-management skills/ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Take pride in the ability to work independently and problem solve.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills, including phone and email etiquette.
• Possess foundational computer knowledge and skills including familiarity with programs within the Microsoft Office Suite, especially Microsoft Excel.

Educational/ Experience Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher preferred
• Individuals who excel in this role typically have academic backgrounds in operations management, criminal justice, pre-law, and/or data analysis.
• Experience in a legal office may compensate for education
• Individuals who excel in this role typically have industry experience in the fields of collections and/or personal injury law.

Working Conditions:

• Onsite Position - Plantation, Florida
• Operates no tools, machines or equipment
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• 401K Plan
• Medical, dental, vision and supplemental health insurance plans
• Voluntary life insurance plan
• Mondays to Fridays
• Office Located in Plantation, FL
• Shift options to choose from
• 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
• 9:00 am to 6:00 pm

RAS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.