Legal Assistant

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, with office locations across the United States, we are seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our team and provide legal administrative onsite support for our office in Sugar Land, TX.

About the role

The successful candidate will manage legal documents, analyze and process data, and provide administrative support. The base hourly rate for this position is $20.00, plus applicable bonus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process data to ensure proper workflow adherence pursuant to client and firm expectations
• Provide high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on-site
• Utilize internal software to update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
• Prepare documentation for attorney review
• File (paper or e-file) pleadings with state-specific court filing systems
• Answer incoming calls
• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Professionalism and a winning attitude
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups
• Able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Able to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Physical Qualifications

• Able to lift five pounds or greater
• Able to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Compensated time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with match

Pay

Base hourly rate of $20.00, plus applicable bonus.

Schedule

Full-time, 40-hour flexible workweek.