Legal Assistant

Who We Are

We are a growing law firm that has been serving the community for many years! Maxwell & Morgan and its team of attorneys have led the way for over 35 years in community association law by providing legal counsel, covenant enforcement, litigation, insurance defense, and assessment recovery. We have helped shape the legal landscape in community association law through involvement in legislation, seminal cases in the court of appeals and volunteering time and knowledge to educate managers and board members. To learn more about us, please visit www.hoalaw.biz.

We were recently certified as a Great Place to Work! What sets us apart is our positive team environment and values driven culture we have. Our people-first culture is a top priority for us and allow our teams to champion for one another. We take a lot of pride in the work we do and the services we provide. To learn more about our amazing culture and team, check out our Great Place to Work page at https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7045652.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking to add a Legal Assistant to our growing team! The right person will have a positive attitude, thrive with deadline driven work, and enjoy collaborating with others. They will have an eye for detail and always willing to learn new things.

This position is a great opportunity for someone looking to make a change in their career or interested in learning HOA law. No prior legal experience is required, we will provide a lot of training and support.

Legal Assistant Job Requirements:

• 1-3 years ‘of collections experience, preferably in a high volume environment.
• Understands Fair Debt Collections Practices Act.
• Knowledge of collection procedures; garnishment experience a plus.
• Solid skills in written and verbal communications.
• Strong customer service skills and/or call center experience preferred.
• Attention to detail and the ability to complete job tasks with a high degree of quality.
• Must be good at basic math and comfortable working with numbers.
• Aptitude to manage multiple priorities and tasks to achieve sensitive deadlines.
• Must possess a high level of interpersonal skills including the ability to respond calmly and make rational decisions in difficult situations.
• Work in a highly collaborative team environment.
• Competent with technology and comfortable with changing systems.

What You Will Do

In this role, you will be responsible for handling administrative tasks related to HOA legal matters. You will be part of a team and will be responsible for collaborating with other departments. You will also work directly with attorneys so organizational skills are critical.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Answer incoming phone calls regarding various legal HOA matters.
• Draft, review and revise correspondence, documents, and pleadings.
• Comfortable with performing research or taking a deeper dive on issues that are not easily resolved.
• Reviews, analyzes, and edits department correspondence.

Perks and Benefits

We understand the need for flexibility in this day and age. As a member of our team, you will get the opportunity to work in a positive environment alongside very talented individuals with a lot of tenure while feeling supported in your role.

We offer many opportunities for growth and development including collaborating with others in a way that is meaningful. We enjoy celebrating birthdays and personal milestones around here. We like to have fun!

Just for being part of our team, we will cover 100% of your health insurance premium and life insurance. We also offer HSA, dental, vision and 401k match options.

It is important that our team has balance and is able to spend time with their friends and families when they are not in the office. To support this, we offer generous paid time-off along with firm holidays.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person