Post Judgment Legal Assistant

Scott-; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Company-paid life insurance

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. A Post Judgment Legal Assistant is needed in Plano, TX to support enforcement activities under the Post Judgment Attorney.

The role involves reviewing files, generating enforcement documents, coordinating with courts and officers, and maintaining case data in the firm’s system. The position requires 2+ years in a legal setting and Paralegal certification or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Two years of relevant legal office experience or equivalent
• Paralegal certification or equivalent combination of education/experience
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Ability to work with databases and online platforms
• Strong English language skills, both written and spoken

Responsibilities

• Review post-judgment files to determine enforcement actions
• Confirm information on assets/income prior to enforcement
• Generate enforcement documents per firm forms and policies
• Submit enforcement documents to courts or authorities
• Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents
• Enter enforcement data into the case management system
• Communicate with officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers
• Import all enforcement imaging into the case system

Skills

Paralegal Certification

MS Office

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Databases

Education

Paralegal Certification

Tools

MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel)

Job description

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Post Judgment Legal Assistant

Full Time Clerical Plano, TX, US

4 days ago Requisition ID: 1337

Salary Range: $17.00 To $20.00 Hourly

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

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.