Post Judgment Legal Assistant

Scott & Associates, PC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, a well-established legal recoveries firm, seeks a motivated Post Judgment Legal Assistant to join our Plano, TX-based team.

The role supports the Post Judgment Attorney in enforcement activities, case management, and document preparation. Key duties include reviewing post-judgment files, preparing enforcement documents, filing with courts, coordinating with enforcement officers, banks, and consumers, and entering data into the case management system.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience in a legal office.
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and on-line platforms.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Detail-oriented, diligent and flexible.
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Review post-judgment files to determine appropriate enforcement actions.
• Confirm information regarding assets/income prior to enforcement activity.
• Generate enforcement documents per firm policies and procedures.
• Submit enforcement documents to the court, marshal or sheriff for processing.
• Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents.
• Enter and post all enforcement data into the firm's case management system.
• Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers about garnishment accounts.
• Import enforcement imaging into the firm's case management system.

Skills

MS Office

Paralegal Certification

Legal terminology

Interpersonal skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Confidentiality

English proficiency

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we've grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.

Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.

We are seeking a motivated Post Judgment Legal Assistant to join our Plano, TX-based team.

Position Summary

The Post Judgment Legal Assistant aides in the management of all post-judgment enforcement activities as directed by the Post Judgment Attorney.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Review post-judgment files to determine what, if any, enforcement action is appropriate
• Confirm any information regarding consumers' assets/income prior to commencement of enforcement activity
• Generate enforcement documents in accordance with the forms, policies, and procedures provided by the Legal Operations department
• Submit enforcement documents to the court, marshal or sheriff for processing electronically, directly or indirectly
• Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents
• Enter and post all enforcement data into the firm's case management system
• Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers about garnishment accounts
• Import all enforcement imaging into the firm's case management system

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

401(k) with employer match

Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.