Legal Assistant - Foreclosure

Position Purpose:  Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant provides attorney support by performing routine legal work on files.

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Prepares and files legal documents with the appropriate court and assist attorney with management of cases.
• Arrange for payment of court cost and fees and sets up billing in accordance with the client billing schedules.
• Conducts research including case history, asset location, skip tracing.
• Review electronic files, mail and standard legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete

records.

• Contacts clients, consumers, attorneys, and courts for further instructions, status updates and any additional

information and documentation.

• Maintain and update client specific ecommerce websites in accordance with their guidelines.
• Obtain local counsel coverage for court hearings and sale dates.
• Forward accounts to network local counsel; serves as liaison between client, local counsel and firm attorney.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• 2 years relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Sense of urgency to meet deadlines and good organizational and problem solving skills.
• Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with accuracy.
• Knowledge of office practices and procedures; computer operation; word processing software; internet research.

Compensation and Benefits:

• $19.55/hour or more based on experience
• 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

EOE Statement: WWR/Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.