Legal Assistant - Owings Mills, United States - Friedman, Framme & Thrush, P.A.

Description

Job Duties:

Fast growing, AV Rated Baltimore County firm seeks experienced litigation paralegal to assist attorney in the delivery of legal services to client.

Must have experience in pre-judgment and post-judgment creditor litigation, with a strong background in consumer collections.


Responsibility & Duties:

Handle inbound call traffic, assisting customers daily on a secure recorded phone line.

Negotiate financial agreements on delinquent accounts for clients to ensure payments and or settlement while adhering to FDCPA, GLB, HIPPA and state regulations.

Communicate with counsel, court and clients.

Gather relevant client information for case preparation to file suit and begin litigation process for creditor representation in Maryland, District of Columbia and Virginia.

Should be familiar with complaints, subpoenas, interrogatories and how to file documents with the courts.

Assist with post-judgment enforcement and execution.

Must have the ability to work a daily queue and keep all inventory up to date with all collection efforts from time of placement until file is closed.

Perform administrative tasks such as E-document filing, opening files, reissues, organizing legal files and working in collection management system.

Assist in other areas of the department as needed.


Qualifications & Skills:

High School degree or GED required

Bachelors degree or Paralegal Certification prefered

3 years of legal assistant experience, preferably in the collection industry

Familiar with Microsoft Office and case management software.

Ability to type 70+ words per minute.
Able to take direction and work independently with minimum supervision


Friedman, Framme & Thrush, P.A.

provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

Pay:
$52, $54,500.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education:

• High school or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

Microsoft Office: 3 years (preferred)

• Paralegal: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location:
In person