Case Management Specialist - Junior Legal Assistant

$2,000 Bonus during your 1st year of Employment! This is a great opportunity to start a career in the legal field! We are currently seeking a new Case Management Specialist , also known as a Junior Legal Assistant, to join our law firm. The main responsibilities for this role include reviewing and compiling legal documents to support processing, managing the workflow of files, and ensuring that court deadlines are being met. Our Case Management Specialist will also regularly contact attorneys and the courts to gather required details and obtain case updates. If you have strong attention to detail, excellent time management and analytical skills, and are comfortable working in a high volume, fast-paced environment, please read on and apply to be considered. Responsibilities : Sorts, files, locates, and distributes legal documentation to the department and WWR Attorneys Reviews and assembles legal documents and materials for court proceedings, ensuring proper signatures are obtained, documents are notarized, appropriate exhibits are attached, etc. Obtains missing and/or updated information via telephone, internet, mail, and fax Monitors the account case status and advances accounts to appropriate next case action as needed Photocopies, faxes, e-files and mails documents Contacts courts to verify service of documents Checks status of cases and filings Complete all required training applicable to this position Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position Other duties, as assigned The Schedule : Monday - Friday 8am-4:45pm Qualifications : High school diploma or general education degree (GED) 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Ability to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with accuracy, 10 key a plus. Detail oriented and analytical skills. Basic computer operation skills. Legal experience preferred. Must be able to pass a detailed background check and drug screen Compensation and Benefits : The expected pay range for this position is $20.33 - $20.58/hour based upon experience and education Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays Competitive benefits - Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Parental Leave, Life and Disability Insurance and more. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information. Promotional opportunities from within the Firm Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc. Positive office environment with regularly scheduled parties, contests, and community support initiatives On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available Free parking Free onsite fitness center for all employees Physical and Mental Demands: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the empl oyee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods. Work Environment This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled. EEO Statement: Weltman is an equal opportunity employer. #1516CS