Legal Assistant - Bankruptcy

Position Purpose : Under general supervision, the Legal Assistant assists attorneys by performing routine legal work requiring basic to intermediate knowledge of legal procedures, methods and terminology by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities / Duties / Functions / Tasks :

• Assists attorney with management of routine, non-litigated case files.
• Prepares pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, and other legal documents.
• Conducts research including case history, asset location, and skip tracing.
• Reviews files, mail, and legal documents to gather information and locate missing or incomplete records.
• Contacts clients, debtors, attorneys, and courts for resolution of outstanding issues, further instructions, status updates, and additional information and documentation.
• Negotiates payment arrangements and sale or return of assets / collateral for attorney / client approval.
• Oversees the preparation and assembly of evidence exhibits and other materials used in legal proceedings.
• Monitors client billings and prepares billing statements, as required.
• Coordinates and confirms the service of subpoenas, notice of depositions, and other legal documents to witnesses and parties to action.
• Forwards accounts to out-of-town counsel and serves as liaison between client and attorney.
• Arranges for payment of court costs, local counsel fees, publication costs, etc.
• Takes inbound calls, directs calls, and conveys messages, as required.
• Reviews, notates and distributes mail and incoming work to appropriate parties.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

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Compensation and Benefits :

EOE Statement : WWR / Weltman is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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