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 onsite legal administrative support for our Rochester, NY office.

About the role

The successful candidate will manage legal documents, analyze and process data, and provide administrative support. We seek candidates eager to learn, with exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, and whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable collaborative innovation and excellence.

The base hourly rate for this position is $20.00, plus applicable bonus.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and process data to ensure proper workflow adherence per client and firm expectations
• Provide high-level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys
• 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 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 with Microsoft Office suite (strong Excel skills)
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Great attention to detail
• Professionalism and a winning attitude
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Ability to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift five pounds or greater
• Ability to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Ability to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Ability 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 company match

This is a full-time, full-benefit position.