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Legal Assistant
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What they do
A Paralegal or Legal Assistant assists attorneys and law offices with a variety of tasks ranging from administrative support to legal research and writing. Maintains and organizes files or file databases. Conducts legal or other background research, assists with preparation for trials or hearings, and drafts documents to be filed. Uses software for electronic discovery of materials such as email for a trial. May specialize in a particular area of the law such as corporate or criminal law, family law or real estate law.
$65,228 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Conduct legal research, including PACER searches and case status reviews.
Prepare and organize trial exhibits, including labeling, printing, binder preparation, and delivery.
Assist attorneys with legal research, case management, and special projects.
Maintain accurate case records and support litigation-related activities as needed.
Enter and maintain attorney time entries within the firm's case management and billing systems.
Client Portfolio & Collections ManagementManage new account placements and maintain accurate records within case management platforms.
Conduct skip tracing and debtor research.
Communicate with clients regarding account issues, placement questions, and file discrepancies.
Monitor account activity to ensure timely follow-up and appropriate escalation when necessary.
Respond professionally to debtor inquiries while maintaining regulatory compliance.
Maintain and update account records within collections and case management systems.
Coordinate integration and utilization of payment processing platforms.