Job description

Position Description

Job Title: Legal Clerk

Department: Legal - Collections

Reports to:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY

The Legal Clerk is responsible for researching law, investigating facts, and preparing documents to assist the attorney for court.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft correspondence such as motions, appearances, briefs, letters and memorandums
• Assist attorneys with trial preparations and court filings; day to day obligations
• Communicate with court personnel, clients, and opposing parties
• Set-up payment arrangements
• Conduct legal research and gather relevant information for a case
• Files correspondence and legal documents in office filing system
• Acts as arbitrator and liaison between disputing parties
• Handle bilingual calls from patients with questions about their accounts.

• E-file case with courts

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Attention to detail with the ability to identify/resolve problems and document the outcome.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Moderate skill with Microsoft Office applications: Word and Excel.
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality
• Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Knowledgeable of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associates or Bachelors degree preferred
• Paralegal Certification required
• 1 year of garnishment and paralegal experience, minimum

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit and work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed, and are not to be construed as a comprehensive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Currently working remote. In office required to complete paperwork as necessary

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Required)
• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: One location

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