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Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA · 16 hours ago

Legal Assistant Auditor

Independence, Ohio, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$21.70/hr - $26.79/hr

1+ years exp

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA is a legal services firm seeking a Legal Assistant Auditor. The role involves assisting attorneys with legal work requiring knowledge of legal procedures and terminology, conducting research, reviewing legal documents, and coordinating trial appearances.

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Responsibilities

Conducts research including case history, asset location, and skip tracing

Reviews files and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records

Reviews legal documents to ensure accuracy

Coordinates trial appearances between client and network attorneys

Completes or assists in completing interrogatories and requests for production of documents

Contacts clients, attorneys, and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation

Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets/collateral for attorney/client approval

Oversees the preparation and assembly of evidence exhibits and other materials used in legal proceedings

Serves as liaison between client and network attorneys

Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc

Assists and trains other department staff, as required

Reviews, notates and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties

Performs data entry to update notes on account

Maintains current knowledge of general ledger procedures, deadlines and procedures for appropriate documents

Conducts audits on network attorneys for compliance, ensuring work standards are met

Analyzes YGC reporting from network attorneys to ensure accuracy and timeliness of updates

Complete all required training applicable to this position

Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position

Other duties, as assigned

Qualification

Legal terminology knowledgeLegal procedures knowledgeParalegal certificateWord processing softwareTyping 45 WPMBasic Excel skillsInternet researchOffice practices knowledge

Required

One year paralegal/legal assistant certificate from college or technical school and a minimum of 1 year relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Knowledge of office practices and procedures; computer operation; word processing software; internet research; and intermediate knowledge of relevant laws, legal/court procedures, and legal terminology

Ability to type 45 WPM with accuracy

Basic Excel skills