Litigation Operations Assistant

Zwicker & Associates; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full benefits package

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(K) with match

Job summary

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm, seeks a Litigation Operations Assistant to support the litigation process, document preparation, and deadline management. The role requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.

Primary duties include reviewing and processing litigation documents from multiple states, data entry, coordinating with branch sites, basic scanning, and compliance with SOPs.

Qualifications

• 1 year in a legal environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work product.
• Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents.
• High level of proficiency with proofreading documents.
• Strong attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing.
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.
• Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence.

Responsibilities

• Review and process litigation documents from multiple states.
• Data entry for litigation specific documents.
• Communicate with branch sites in each state when errors need correction, or clarification is required to effectively process litigation documents.
• Basic scanning and copying.
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm and its clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Litigation Operations Team.

Skills

Legal environment experience

Editing and drafting

Proofreading

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Independence

Time management

Computer skills (Word/Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the country. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm whose focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents creditors in a variety of consumer and commercial recovery and litigation efforts. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and maintains office locations throughout the United States.

Zwicker is presently seeking a Litigation Operations Assistant to join our team. Applicants shall be versed in the litigation process, document preparation, and management of deadlines. Prior creditor rights experience is a plus but not required. Applicants should be organized and detail oriented and be able to work independently.

The base hourly rate for this position is $18.00.

Responsibilities

• Review and process litigation documents from multiple states
• Data entry for litigation specific documents
• Communicate with branch sites in each state when errors need correction, or clarification is required to effectively process litigation documents
• Basic scanning and copying
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm and its clients
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Litigation Operations Team

Requirements

• 1 year in a legal environment
• Ability to use discretion and handle confidential information
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce high-quality work product
• Experience with editing, revising, and drafting of legal documents
• High level of proficiency with proofreading documents
• Strong attention to detail and top-notch organizational skills
• Strong computer skills (specifically Microsoft Word and Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing
• Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Be able to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Be able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Physical Qualifications

• Be able to lift five pounds or greater
• Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Please note that this job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and activities are subject to change at any time, with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, and 401 (K) with match: no phone calls, no agencies, EOE, drug-free workplace.

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