What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Assistant Georgia position at Barrett Daffin Frappier Turner & Engel LLP?
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:
Responsible for assisting Attorneys in preparation of required legal documents, pleadings, drafts, or correspondence, legal research, responding to client requests, tracking file locations, preparation of status reports to clients, and provision of other administrative assistance required for efficient department operation, drafting correspondence, and responding to difficult inquiries from clients or courts..
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
1. Prepares required drafts of legal documents, pleadings, correspondence, and drafts, in preparation for litigation.
2. Requests necessary documents from clients to determine status of files and orders reinstatement/payoff figures.
3. Organizes and obtains information needed for lawsuit files and coordinates co-counsel to facilitate hearing representation.
4. Performs legal research on statutes or foreclosure information as required to address difficult or challenging inquiries from clients, borrowers, or outside attorneys.
5. Organizes files, coordinates hearings, requests fee authorizations and manages multiple calendars.
6. Enters relevant legal information into the computer system to keep files current regarding legal activity. Completes updates to client vendor systems.
7. Conducts communications with clients, borrowers, courts, and external attorneys as necessary or as directed by a department attorney or manager.
8. Performs all other duties as requested.
POSITION PREFERENCES:
1. Two to four years college in business, finance, or related field.
2. Four to five years experience in civil litigation, mortgage banking, or real estate law.
3. Excellent PC skills with the ability to adapt rapidly to a variety of systems.
4. Must be able to manage workflow in a highly-active, high-volume environment and perform multiple duties simultaneously.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is a dynamic practice that moves very quickly. Good organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize are requirements for success. Duties are performed indoors/office environment with the potential to work partially from home. Travel within the State may be required (generally day trips).
BENEFITS:
Comprehensive package, including, but not limited to, the following: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short/long term disability, 401k with employer match, PTO program.
Our Diversity and Inclusion
BDFTE/BDFTW is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture.
The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. This is a dynamic practice that moves very quickly. Good organizational skills and the ability to effectively prioritize are requirements for success. Duties are performed indoors/office environment with the potential to work partially from home. Travel within the State may be required (generally day trips).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Experience:
- Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)
- civil litigation and mortgage banking: 3 years (Preferred)
Work Location: One location