Entry-Level Legal Assistant – Creditors Rights Department Position Available In Monroe, New York

Entry-Level Legal Assistant – Creditor’s Rights Department Lacy Katzen LLP 600 Bausch And Lomb Pl, Rochester, NY 14604

Job Title:

Legal Assistant –

Motions, Affidavits, and Calendar Department:

Collections FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Summary:

The Collections Legal Assistant position supports the collections process from suit through judgment. This role involves e-filing and managing document preparation, as well as assembling motions, affidavits, and orders. The role includes follow-up with courts.

Essential Job Duties:

Prepares and drafts motions. Assembles documents including affidavits. E-files orders. Files, scans, and imports documents into case management system. Processes work with strict adherence to FCCPA and legal requirements. Provides professional, efficient, and friendly client service via phone, email, and in-person. Acts as a team player with projects, overflow work, and vacation coverage. Establishes and maintains positive relationships firm wide. Abides by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions. Consistently exhibit behavior that aligns with the Firm values:

Teamwork, Excellence, Ethical Behavior and Fiscal Responsibility Job Qualifications and Requirements:

Knowledge and understanding of current FDCPA laws and requirements. Possesses excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, and strong proofreading skills. Establishes priorities, meets deadlines, and is flexible and adaptable. Possesses strong organization and time management skills. Is proficient computer skills including Microsoft programs. Prior motions experience, preferred.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, climb stairs, talk, hear and the manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, computers, fax machines, copiers and telephones.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$17.00 – $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Ability to

Commute:

Rochester, NY 14604 (Required)

Work Location:

In person