
Legal Assistant – Bankruptcy
LOGS Legal Group
part-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Illinois • United States
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About the role
- Update internal Firm systems and external client systems within the expected timeframes
- Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file and properly organize legal documentation
- Complete assigned work queue items in the designated timeframes
- Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact ability to produce accurate work product
- Assist with preparing various required items for clients and courts
- Review incoming documents and disperse to appropriate parties
- Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems timely
- Timely complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS.
- Additional duties as assigned
Requirements
- Prior bankruptcy experience preferred
- Prior experience in preparation of Proofs of Claim, including the 410A
- Experience with accounting functions such as reconciliations, or payment history preparation preferred
- Experience working in a fast-paced environment
- Experience working in a technology driven environment
- Skilled at accurate data entry
- Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures
- Ability to adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work
- Strong time-management skills
- Self-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed
- Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound service
- Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy.
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)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
bankruptcy experienceProofs of Claim410Aaccounting functionsreconciliationsdata entry
Soft Skills
time-managementself-drivenindependent workcollaborative workcommitment to service