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Legal Staff Paralegal in Warrington, PA

Stern & Eisenberg PC May 15,2018 Apr 05,2018 Location Warrington PA
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Legal Staff

Litigation - General (consumer)

Min 1 yrs required

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Paralegal The candidate will be responsible for drafting legal documents, client updates and communications, meeting numerous client deadlines (metrics), updating internal and external case management systems. Update the internal case management system (CaseAware) and complete assigned steps. Utilize and update client portals, as needed, to accept and integrate new referrals (such as Vendorscape, Black Knight, Equator, TEMPO, etc.) and reflect all client activities. Complete bankruptcy and military compliance checks. Draft, prepare, and review legal documents and packages such as 10 days' notice, complaints, motions, affidavits, pleadings and the like. Conducts research on filing rules by county. Prepare check requests and fee approvals, as necessary. Communicate all events and developments to clients using portals, email and client preferred methods of communication (fax, mail, overnight, as appropriate). Discuss any issues regarding cases with paralegals, attorneys and managing paralegal. Establish a strong follow-up system, which includes proper calendaring, to ensure deadlines are not missed. Request pertinent documents, fees, and related items from clients and third parties and follow-up on unfulfilled requests. Maintain and organize files. Scan, upload and update all documents to case management system and client portals. Mail out correspondence to debtors and clients. Runs CaseAware reports to track adherence to client deadlines. Must have High School Diploma or equivalent. Should have Paralegal certification from accredited school or 5+ year’s legal support experience. 1+ year in a law firm, with prior experience in default is needed. Knowledge of legal case management system preferred, especially CaseAware is must. Must have strong computer skills; Word, Excel and Outlook as well as general understanding of software systems to access and utilize client systems.

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