Role Description
A Legal Assistant at LOGS provides exceptional work to the financial institutions we represent in a wide variety of creditor rightsβ matters. This position is required to take and apply direction from various internal and external parties. A Legal Assistant will produce work product that reflects both the quantity and quality expected for their specific assigned tasks and do so with a high degree of accuracy.
The Legal Assistant contributes value to the operations team by working to complete all duties thoroughly, accurately, and timely. This role also ensures compliance with laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules and best practices; collectively working to provide quality legal services to our clients.
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Update internal Firm systems and external client systems within the expected timeframes
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Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file and properly organize legal documentation
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Complete assigned work queue items in the designated timeframes
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Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact ability to produce accurate work product
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Assist with preparing various required items for clients and courts
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Review incoming documents and disperse to appropriate parties
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Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems timely
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Timely complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS
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Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
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Prior bankruptcy experience preferred
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Prior experience in preparation of Proofs of Claim, including the 410A, experience with accounting functions such as reconciliations, or payment history preparation preferred
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Experience working in a fast-paced environment
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Experience working in a technology driven environment
Requirements
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Skilled at accurate data entry
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Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures
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Ability to adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work
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Strong time-management skills
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Self-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed
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Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound service
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Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy
Benefits
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Medical coverage
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HSA with quarterly employer contributions
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Dental coverage
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Vision coverage
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Group Life insurance*
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Supplemental Life Insurance plans
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Long and Short Term Disability
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First Stop Health for all employees*
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Legal Service benefit for all employees
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Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
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National discount programs for all employees*
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401k with employer matching
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PTO* (Accrual based)