Legal Debt Assistant

South Africa
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago
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We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our law firm. The ideal candidate will play a critical role in supporting attorneys and ensuring the smooth operation of our daily legal processes. This position requires strong communication skills, proficiency with case management systems, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced legal environment.Qualifications:

Prior experience as a legal debt assistant or in a legal administrative role (1+ years preferred).
With experience working at a law firm in the U.S.A. in the state of Florida.
Familiarity with electronic court filing systems and legal document formatting.
Strong organizational and time management skills with attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Professional demeanor and ability to interact effectively with diverse individuals.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in debt collection.
Knowledge of Salesforce.
Bilingual in Spanish capabilities a plus.

RequirementsKey Responsibilities:

File Management:

Open electronic case files using the law firm’s cases management system (Litify built on Salesforce). Fill in relevant information in the case file. Merge templated documents in the case system for senior assistant review. Review electronic record of lawsuit (docket) for purposes of downloading documents and saving documents to case file. Updating the case management system for upcoming Court hearing files located on the docket.
Ensure accurate data entry and timely updates in the firm’s case management system
Document Preparation and Filing:

Draft legal documents including letters, pleadings, and discovery materials for senior assistant and/or Attorney review.
File documents electronically through the applicable Florida state court filing portals.
Review filings for accuracy, format compliance, and completeness.
Case Management and Reporting:

Pull weekly reports from the firm’s case management system for meeting with Managing Partner.
Communication and Coordination:

Communicate professionally with Attorneys, Judges, Court staff, and Clients.
Serve as a liaison between Attorney, Clients, and external parties as needed.
Task Management:

Address and complete daily assignments from Attorneys and team members.
Maintain a task list and ensure timely follow-through on all action items.
Client Support:

Prepare clients for mediations by, providing and collecting necessary information and answering non-legal questions.
Provide compassionate, clear, and professional support throughout the legal process.

Benefits

SALARY - $ 1,800 PER MONTH

TYPE OF WORK - FULL TIME (REMOTE), FROM MONDAY TO FRIDAY

WORK SCHEDULE - US TIME ZONE

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