Post Judgment Legal Assistant

• Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.
• Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.
• We are seeking a motivated Post Judgment Legal Assistant to join our Plano, TX-based team.

Position Summary

• The Post Judgment Legal Assistant aides in the management of all post-judgment enforcement activities as directed by the Post Judgment Attorney.
• Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Review post-judgment files to determine what, if any, enforcement action is appropriate
• Confirm any information regarding consumers’ assets/income prior to commencement of enforcement activity
• Generate enforcement documents in accordance with the forms, policies, and procedures provided by the Legal Operations department
• Submit enforcement documents to the court, marshal or sheriff for processing electronically, directly or indirectly
• Supervise and track enforcement processes and documents
• Enter and post all enforcement data into the firm’s case management system
• Communicate with enforcement officers, courts, banks, employers, attorneys and consumers about garnishment accounts
• Import all enforcement imaging into the firm’s case management system

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a legal office or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
• Paralegal Certification or equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, Outlook, Excel).
• Ability to work with databases and on-line technological platforms
• Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, fax machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
• Knowledge of legal principles and legal terminology.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.
• Ability to be detail-oriented, diligent, and flexible
• Ability to handle conflicting time demands and focus on task completion with little direction or need for supervisory follow-up
• Proficient command of the English language in both oral and written format
• Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in a professional manner

Benefits

• Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• 401(k) with employer match
• Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.