Legal Assistant
Scott & Associates, P.C., operating in partnership with S&A Legal Management Services, Inc., is a legal recoveries organization committed to providing exceptional legal representation to industry clients.
We pledge to provide distinctive quality and unparalleled service. Each employee is essential to fulfilling our mission and achieving our vision through the hard work, dedication, and collaborative spirit.
We are currently seeking a Legal Assistant to join our Post Judgment team.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Review post-judgment files to determine what, if any, enforcement action is appropriate
Confirm any information regarding consumers’ assets/income prior to commencement of enforcement activity
Generate enforcement documents in accordance with the forms, policies, and procedures provided by the Legal Operations department
Submit enforcement documents to the court, marshal or sheriff for processing electronically, directly or indirectly
Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents
Enter and post all enforcement data into the firm’s case management system
Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers about garnishment accounts
Import all enforcement imaging into the firm’s case management system
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner