Legal Assistant II – Recovery, Collections, Evictions, Replevins

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Illinois.

📋 Description

• Update internal firm systems and external client systems within set timeframes.

• Organize legal documentation by sorting, scanning, categorizing, labeling, and digitally filing.

• Complete tasks from the assigned work queue within specified timelines.

• Understand and retain fundamental legal concepts and terminology to produce precise work products.

• Assist in preparing necessary items for court appearances.

• Review incoming documents and distribute them to the relevant parties.

• Engage in professional communication through phone, email, and both internal and external messaging systems.

• Finish assigned training modules in the Firm LMS punctually.

• Ensure adherence to laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules, and best practices.

• Carry out additional duties as delegated.

• Accept and implement direction from various internal and external stakeholders.

• Deliver accurate and timely work products related to creditor-rights matters.

⛳️ Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

• 1-3 years of experience in a data entry or legal assistant position.

• Background in providing administrative or operational support in a legal or office environment.

• Experience in Replevins, Evictions, or Collections.

• Proven track record of working in a fast-paced setting.

• Familiarity with technology-driven environments.

• Proficient in accurate data entry.

• Strong capability to follow basic instructions, job aids, and procedures.

• Ability to comply with Firm policies and apply policy requirements while processing assigned tasks.

• Excellent time-management skills.

• Self-motivated with the capacity to work independently or as part of a team when necessary.

• Commitment to delivering exceptional, responsive, and timely service.

• Highly skilled in using Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, etc.) and tech-savvy.

• Capability to sit or stand for extended periods.

• Ability to maintain focus for long durations.

• Proficiency in using computers for a substantial portion of the workday.

• Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for the role (typing, clicking, swiveling).

• Capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• All applicants for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States.

• Newly hired employees are required to complete the I-9 form and provide documentation of identity and work eligibility.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical coverage.

• HSA with quarterly employer contributions.

• Dental coverage.

• Vision coverage.

• Group Life insurance.

• Supplemental Life Insurance plans.

• Long and Short Term Disability.

• First Stop Health for all employees.

• Legal Service benefit for all employees.

• Hospital and accident indemnity coverage.

• National discount programs for all employees.

• 401k with employer matching.

• PTO (Accrual based).