Legal Service Clerk

Apex Staffing; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Competitive hourly rate

Vision/Dental

Job summary

Apex Staffing seeks a highly organized Service Clerk to support our legal collections team. This role coordinates service of documents, tracks deadlines, and prepares files for the next stage of proceedings.

Responsibilities include preparing documents for servers, monitoring status, maintaining case records, and communicating with attorneys and staff. Strong MS Office skills and ability to manage multiple tasks are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative or legal office setting preferred.
• Experience in a law firm, collections firm, or court-related environment a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and basic case management tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send documents to process servers for service.
• Monitor service status and follow up to ensure timely completion.
• Review Affidavits of Service and file them properly.
• Maintain accurate case records and update case management software.
• Review files for completeness and prepare cases for default judgment.
• Communicate with attorneys, assistants, and servers regarding status.
• Track deadlines and ensure required documentation is received.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Independent with teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Word

Excel

Job description

Join a growing law firm where your attention to detail keeps the legal process moving.

We are seeking a highly organized Service Clerk to support our legal collections team. This position plays a critical role in the litigation process by coordinating service of legal documents, tracking deadlines, and preparing files for the next stage of legal proceedings.

If you enjoy administrative work, staying organized, and managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced office, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and send complaints and legal documents to process servers for service.
• Monitor the status of service and follow up with process servers to ensure timely completion.
• Review and obtain Affidavits of Service and ensure they are properly filed in each case.
• Maintain accurate case records and update internal case management software.
• Review files for completeness and prepare cases for default judgment once service requirements have been met.
• Communicate with attorneys, legal assistants, and process servers regarding case status.
• Track deadlines and ensure all required documentation is received promptly.
• Perform other administrative and clerical duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or legal office experience preferred.
• Experience in a law firm, collections firm, or court-related environment is a plus.
• Excellent organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple cases and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• $18.00 - $22.00 per hourbased on experience
• Vision/Dental - no group medical insurance offered at this time