Collections Legal Assistant

2-5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Law firm seeking a Collections Legal Assistant with 2 years of experience or an Associate's Degree.
- Full-time position with benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
- Responsibilities include preparing legal documents, filing pleadings with courts, communicating with clients and defendants, and providing clerical support.
- Must have strong attention to detail, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Will work primarily in the firm's Tampa office.
- Passionate about community engagement and giving back through charitable initiatives and pro bono legal assistance.
- Headquartered in Tampa, FL, with a team of experienced industry veterans across an 18-state footprint.
- Services include appellate advocacy, bankruptcy solutions, foreclosure proceedings, and more for financial institutions.
- Strategic location allows for catering to diverse needs of clients, including mortgage servicers, banks, and investors.
- Strong emphasis on fostering a culture of involvement and making a positive impact in the community.

Job Title: Collections Legal Assistant - Full Time

H1: Join the ALAW Team as a Collections Legal Assistant in Tampa, FL

H2: Exciting Opportunity to Work with a Comprehensive and Nationally Recognized Law Firm

Collections Legal Assistant - Full Time

ALAW, a leading nationwide law firm providing efficient and effective representation to financial institutions, is seeking a Collections Legal Assistant to join our team. This is a full-time position with benefits, including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid time off. The ideal candidate will have 2 years of collections/legal experience in a fast-paced environment or an Associate's Degree.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare or review legal documents, including pleadings, writs, correspondence, and agreements.
- File pleadings with various courts, both by mail and electronically.
- Review court websites to determine case status and communicate with court personnel as needed.
- Schedule hearings and maintain an organized hearing calendar.
- Maintain accurate and current information in case management and client systems.
- Communicate with clients and provide updates through client-directed systems and email.
- Communicate with defendants and defense counsel regarding case status and settlements.
- Place outbound calls to defendants following firm's call policies.
- Receive incoming calls following firm's call policies.
- Provide assistance in the firm's mortgage default practice as needed.
- Provide clerical support for the office.

Requirements:

- 2 years of collections/legal experience in a fast-paced environment or an Associate's Degree.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work in an accurate, detail-oriented, and highly productive manner.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to learn and work in multiple court web-based systems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Ability to work independently and contribute to a team environment.
- Will work in the firm's Tampa office.

Join a Firm that Gives Back:

At ALAW, we believe in the power of community engagement and giving back. Our team is passionate about contributing to charitable initiatives, offering pro bono legal assistance, and actively volunteering in the communities where we operate. We take pride in fostering a culture that champions involvement and making a positive impact in the community.

Join our Growing Team:

Founded in 1997, ALAW has grown from a modest legal practice to a comprehensive, nationwide law firm with a strategic presence in 18 states. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, and led by a team of seasoned industry veterans, we are well-positioned to cater to the diverse needs of our clients, including mortgage servicers, banks, investors, and other financial institutions. Our expansive practice covers a full range of services, including appellate advocacy, bankruptcy solutions, foreclosure proceedings, and more.

Make a Difference with ALAW:

At ALAW, we are committed to making a difference in the communities where we operate. Join our team as a Collections Legal Assistant and be a part of a dynamic and dedicated firm that values community engagement and giving back. Apply today!

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401(k) matching, dental insurance, health insurance, health savings account, life insurance, paid time off, referral program, vision insurance

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Pleadings, correspondence, electronic filing, case management, client communication, court web-based systems, Microsoft Office, multitasking, detail-oriented, team player

Associate's Degree or higher

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Qualification and Experience Associate's Degree or higher

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