Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA · 2 weeks ago
Legal Assistant
Independence, Ohio, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$21.70/hr - $26.79/hr
0+ years expWeltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA is a law firm seeking a Legal Assistant to support attorneys in routine legal work. The role involves managing case files, preparing legal documents, conducting research, and coordinating communications with clients and courts.
LegalProfessional Services
Responsibilities
Assists attorney with management of routine, non-litigated case files
Prepares pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents
Conducts research including case history, asset location, and skip tracing
Reviews files, mail, and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records
Contacts clients, debtors, 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
Monitors client billings and prepares billing statements, as required
Coordinates and confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action
Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney
Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc
Takes inbound calls, directs calls, and conveys messages, as required
Reviews, notates and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties
Complete all required training applicable to assigned position
Additional duties as requested or required
Qualification
Required
High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
0 – 3 years of relevant office experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Professional demeanor with clients and co-workers
Good oral and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and sense of urgency to meet deadlines
Must be able to type a minimum of 45 words per minute with accuracy
Must know and have used Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Knowledge of office practices and procedures; computer operation; word processing software; internet research
Preferred
Knowledge of the legal processes a plus
Experience with Pacer software a plus
Benefits
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.
Promotional opportunities from within the Firm
Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
On site "Bistro To Go" vending and fresh foods available
Free parking
Free onsite fitness center for all employees
Company
Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA
With over 95 years of experience, Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA is a nationally-recognized full-service creditors’ rights law firm.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Alan Weinberg
Retired Partner
Allen Reis
Partner
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