Paralegal Assistant

Jacob Law Group; Oxford (MS); Presencial; USD 35.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Jacob Law Group in Oxford, MS is seeking a Paralegal Assistant to support collections and legal recovery operations, handling administrative and document-related tasks.

You will prepare affidavits, pleadings, judgments, and coordinate with attorneys, law firms, and courts, ensuring accurate records and timely filings.

The role requires organization, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Formación

• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsabilidades

• Provide administrative and legal support for the company's collections and legal recovery processes.
• Assist with the preparation of legal documents, including affidavits, pleadings, judgments, and other documents as directed by authorized legal personnel.
• Submit and coordinate legal documentation with attorneys, law firms, and courts as required.
• Communicate with law firms and attorneys regarding account status, missing documentation, court filings, and pending legal matters.
• Follow up on outstanding legal requests to ensure timely processing and resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of legal filings, court dates, judgments, and other important case developments.
• Assist with obtaining and reviewing judgments and ensuring documentation is properly received and recorded.
• Assist with preparing documentation needed for post-judgment collection efforts, including garnishment requests and supporting account records.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files.
• Ensure legal documents are properly stored, accessible, and maintained according to company procedures.
• Assist with identifying missing information, documentation discrepancies, and account issues that could delay legal processing.
• Protect confidential customer and legal information.

Descripción del empleo

The Paralegal Assistant is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to the company's collections and legal recovery operations. This position assists with the preparation, review, processing, and tracking of legal documents related to delinquent accounts and the legal collection process.

The Paralegal Assistant works closely with attorneys, law firms, courts, collection representatives, and internal departments to ensure accounts are properly prepared and submitted for legal action. Responsibilities include reviewing account documentation, preparing legal referral packages, monitoring court filings, tracking case progress, and maintaining accurate legal records.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. This individual should have strong communication skills, the ability to handle confidential information, and an understanding of legal documentation and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and legal support for the company's collections and legal recovery processes.
• Assist with the preparation of legal documents, including affidavits, pleadings, judgments, and other documents as directed by authorized legal personnel.
• Submit and coordinate legal documentation with attorneys, law firms, and courts as required.
• Communicate with law firms and attorneys regarding account status, missing documentation, court filings, and pending legal matters.
• Follow up on outstanding legal requests to ensure timely processing and resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of legal filings, court dates, judgments, and other important case developments.
• Assist with obtaining and reviewing judgments and ensuring documentation is properly received and recorded.
• ssist with preparing documentation needed for post-judgment collection efforts, including garnishment requests and supporting account records.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files.
• Ensure legal documents are properly stored, accessible, and maintained according to company procedures.
• Assist with identifying missing information, documentation discrepancies, and account issues that could delay legal processing.
• Protect confidential customer and legal information.