HWA is looking for a Legal Assistant for our Collections/Sequestration Department.
Responsibilities:
- Data entry from multiple sources into Firm’s management system
- Verify data entered
- Ensure client worklist is updated daily
- Upload and/or email documents to respective files and client systems
- Draft letters and other written communications
- Draft and file pleadings with courts
- Communicate with clients on settlements and case status
- Assist in coordinating settlement offers, status conference and trials
- Maintain operations and follow Firm policies and procedures; report needed changes
- Maintain client confidence and protect the Firm by maintaining confidentiality and prompt responses to client inquiries
- Responsible for meeting departmental production, quality, efficiency and time-driven goals
Skills/Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Detail oriented/organized style
- Excellent time managing skills with the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Ability to work independently, handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
- Strong persuasive and professional communication skills
- Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
- Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner
- Knowledge and understanding of loan documents is a plus
- Well-rounded knowledge of Mortgage and Consumer/Commercial Finance a plus
Education:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Post high school education preferred
Experience:
- 1-2 years office experience
- 1-2 years of experience with collections, sequestrations, consumer/commercial default servicing preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Travel requirement:
Experience:
- Legal Assistant: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person