What are the responsibilities and job description for the Legal Clerk position at Credit Service Company, Inc.?
About Us:
Credit Service Company, Inc. is a third-party debt collection agency with a long standing in the community. We contribute our success to the high ethics and standards that we deliver to and expect from our team. Our work environment is positive, relaxing, and refreshing, and not a typical call center. CSC is family owned and our team members are more than just a number.
Summary:
As a Legal Clerk, you will be primarily responsible for preparing and following-up of all accounts placed in the in-house legal department, from the point the accounts are accepted, through setting a civil return date, to sending prepared legal papers out to be served, assist with meeting deadlines, as well as work with various computer systems.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Determines if accounts meet the criteria for litigation.
- Prepares summons, complaints, and all pertinent legal documents up to civil return to complete the file for attorney review and signature.
- Follows-up on assignments received from clients and notifies department manager of any problems that arise.
- Scans and sorts all required documents.
- Manages docket calendar and assists in meeting deadlines.
- Saves all pertinent documents and files prepared or generated through the efforts of the litigation process electronically.
- Notifies management of any problems or potential problems that could interfere with or alter the working relationship with any client.
- Sets priorities in working designated accounts
- Develops and maintains excellent knowledge of Federal regulations, state statutes, bankruptcy laws, FDCPA and all other applicable laws, regulations, and governing activities
Compensation and Benefits:
- $15.00 per hour
- Progress on the CSC Career Path
- Monday through Friday Schedule
- PTO/Holiday Pay/ Medical/Dental/Life Insurance Benefits/Flex Time
- Modern/Relaxed Office Atmosphere/Casual Attire
Basic Qualifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Background Check and Drug Screening
- Ability to multi task
- Excellent computer, typing and ten-key skills
- Knowledge of office copiers, fax machines and scanners
- Motivated, Friendly, Honest, Empathetic
CSC is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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