Come create your career with Cornerstone Staffing! We re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Legal Assistant to join our legal team. If you're highly organized, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for legal work, we d love to hear from you!
As a Bankruptcy Legal Assistant, this person is responsible for assisting the attorneys with high volume caseloads and will work often in our vendor related software. This is a self-directed, detail-oriented position and we want someone who will be ready to jump in, take initiative and hit the ground running!
Pay rate : $24-$26hr
Schedule : Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Location : North Phoenix
Responsibilities :
- Draft proofs of claims and various other pleadings as needed
- Review lengthy pay histories
- Notate our in-house file tracking system Liaise with clients through various systems (VendorScape, LPS, or others) and update as needed Oversee and manage 150+ case files Research for process information while following procedure Communicate with attorneys, clients, third parties (such as homeowners), and outside counsel Act as telephone point of contact for all files in caseload
- Provide staff support as necessary for our firm attorneys
- Other duties may be occasionally assigned by a direct bankruptcy supervisor
Skills and requirements :
Minimum 3 years office related experience in a busy legal settingPreferred previous proof of claim bankruptcy experience.Previous experience working with VendorScape, LPS, and other vendor related software preferred.Strong communication skills (written and verbal)Strong organizational skillsDetail Oriented, Ability to maintain records and prepare reportsAbility to work in a fast-paced environment with a large case load High proficiency with computers and technologyBenefits :
Health insurance401KHourly compensation