Legal Clerk II

Key  Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned):

• Provides customers service to court personnel or vendors via mail/telephone when needed.

• Reviews accounts for entire legal process

• Prepares accounts placed for civil legal action, including E-Filing, and/or generating all required pleadings

• Performs quality check to ensure accuracy before filing/mailing

• Follows up on court filings/rejections

• Orders/processes check requests

• Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility

• Reviews documents for corrections and accuracy by reviewing accounts and each state documentation process.

• Maintains knowledge of current department policies and procedures and apply as necessary in appropriate circumstances.

• Conducts legal research using databases such as lexisNexis and court websites.

• Manages incoming correspondence between the legal team, clients, courts and third parties.

• Monitors Litigation state inboxes

• Provides necessary legal documents for court hearings

• Follows up on court hearings results

 Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Legal Clerk I required

• High school diploma or G.E.D required

• 1-2 years related litigation experience in a law firm or municipal or state court or equivalent education or training

• Excellent writing and communication skills

• Good organizational skills

• Must be proficient in Windows, Outlook, PRANET, Application Extender; familiar with Word, Excel.

• Effective time-management and interpersonal skills with a high attention to detail

• Must be able to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously while meeting deadlines