Legal Assistant
Company: Zwicker & Associates, P.C.
Location: Des Plaines
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
The most prestigious lending institutions entrust Zwicker &
Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests throughout the
country. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditors rights
law firm headquartered in Massachusetts whose focus on ethics,
compliance, and assertive representation of our clients' interests
makes us the industry leader in debt collection. Since our founding
in 1991, Zwicker has carefully expanded its operations to include
38 offices and over 900 employees across the country. Zwicker
represents original lenders and provides a wide range of services
in the areas of bankruptcy, commercial collections, consumer
collections, and litigation.Zwicker is seeking a candidate with an
eagerness to learn, as well as exemplary organizational and written
and verbal communication skills to join our Zwicker team. We seek
out candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences
enable the Zwicker team to collaboratively innovate and excel in
performance. We encourage and provide lifelong learning and
training opportunities for our team members, with the goal of
building a strong foundation and successful future with us. We
strive to promote from within, offering excellent career
advancement opportunities for high achievers. Zwicker is presently
seeking a Legal Assistant to join our team in our office in
Rosemont.+ Analyze and process data, as assigned, to ensure that
proper work flow is being adhered to pursuant to the expectations
of both clients and Zwicker & Associates+ Provide and assist in
high-level legal administrative and office management support to
the Office Manager and attorneys on site+ Utilize internal software
to properly update and document the status of each account in the
assigned inventory+ Prepare documentation for attorney review+ File
(paper or e-file) pleadings with the various 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
office+ Ensure quality of work while maintaining quantity of work+
Perform other duties as assigned+ 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+ Knowledge of rules
of civil procedure, rules of evidence, and/or e-filing process+
Previous administrative experience in a law firm or other financial
or banking institution+ Debt collection and/or litigation
experience+ Be able to lift 5 pounds or greater+ Be able to sit 90%
of the work day at all times+ Be able to bend at the waist and be
mobile when needed+ Be able to read and comprehend position
specific documents and correspondence+ Be able to communicate in a
common language with/to individuals or groups verbally and/or in
writing+ Be able to operate a computer, telephone, and/or
equivalent devices+ Be able to complete a minimum of a 40 hour
flexible workweek schedulePlease note this job description is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for
this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change
at any time with or without notice. Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is
committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified
individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an
accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please
inform Human Resources Management.This is a full time, full benefit
position. Benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental
insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance,
compensated time off, paid holidays and 401K with match.No phone
calls, No agencies, EOE, a drug free workplace.Please review our
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$18.00/Hr.USD $22.00/Hr.ID: 2023-3384 Street: 5500 Pearl Street
Region: Mid Atlantic
Keywords: Zwicker & Associates, P.C., Des Plaines , Legal Assistant, Other , Des Plaines, Illinois
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