What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASA - Paralegal position at SouthLaw P.C.?
Job Details
Duties and Responsibilities
Benefits
- 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
- Fuel Adjustment
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance
- Long and Short Term Disability
- Long-Term Care
- PTO
Job Purpose
The Commercial and Special Assets (CASA) Paralegal is responsible for preparing and filing key legal documents required for the Pre and Post Judgment process; and monitoring and maintenance of the ongoing Judgement process. This person will be required to use analytical and critical thinking skills when completing work. S/He will work effectively with a variety of Firm members and clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
Document Preparation:
- Prepare legal documents such as motions, responses, objections, and notices.
- Retrieve, review and analyze documents provided by the client to ensure their accuracy in order to prepare the legal documents. Documents to be reviewed may include detailed client screen prints, loan documents, or account statements.
- Research for missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed.
- Edit and revised documents as instructed by Attorney and Client.
Case Management:
- File legal documents with the court using the appropriate method for filing County. .
- Maintain calendar of pending hearing dates, times, and locations.
- Prepare Attorney for hearings, receive hearing results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client.
- Retrieve, review, and analyze all incoming mail received through the physical mail or the through Court’s Electronic Case Filing system. Make Attorneys and/or clients aware of any situation(s) that may require attention.
- Communicate, negotiate settlements, and otherwise work with opposing counsel on matters requiring you to do so.
File Maintenance:
- Record all forms of communication from and to the Client by updating the Firm’s internal case-management system, CaseMax.
- Image and label documents necessary for document preparation to the Firm’s image center, PaperWise.
- Communicate effectively with the Attorney, Client, and docket clerk to resolve issues as they arise.
- Serve as backup to fellow employees.
Qualifications / Required Skills
Qualifications / Required Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Paralegal degree or certification is preferred
- A minimum of 6 months legal experience
- Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
- Ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM
- Strong data entry skills
Working Conditions
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.
Physical Requirements
The ability to work in an office environment, seated for long periods of time, in front of a computer, while typing documents, responding to emails, managing calendars and answering phones.
Special Position Requirements
Periodically expected to train co-workers.
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 time with or without notice.
SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Salary : $15 - $19