Post Judgment Legal Assistant

Scott & Associates

Plano, TXFull time
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Pay
$17 to $20
an hour
Location
Plano, TX
Job type
Full time
Posted
Oct 9
11 days ago
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Scott & Associates

Law practice · 51 to 200 employees

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.

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What you'll do

  • 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

What you need

  • 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
  • Education: a professional certificate

Key skills

Paralegal CertificationMS Officedatabaseson-line technological platformslegal principleslegal terminologyinterpersonal skillsanalytical skillsEnglish languagemaintain confidentiality

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Perks

  • medical
  • dental
  • vision
  • company paid life insurance
  • 401(k) with employer match

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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 ResponsibilitiesThe 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.

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