Legal Assistant

Job Summary:

The legal assistant will be a primary support to our Vice President of Legal. The main responsibilities will be assisting with drafting legal pleadings, managing e-filings, and monitoring litigation statuses along with other administrative duties as needed.

This is an in office position.

Duties/Responsibilities:

· Coordinate and manage all legal e-filings and mailings

· Review and proofread all documents created, check for proper formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits, or enclosures are intact before distribution

· Manage Company’s bankruptcy e-filings

· Track and manage numerous deadlines related the Company's e-filings

· Track litigation statuses, collections, and prepare reports

· Performs all other duties as assigned

Education and Experience:

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Associates or Paralegal Certificate preferred

Required Skills/Abilities:

· 3-5 years’ experience e-filing legal documents required

· Solid understanding of the legal process with considerable knowledge of legal terminology regarding litigation documents and litigation procedures

· Understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures along with e-filing processes

· Experience utilizing Pacer, TylerHost, and Odyssey required

· Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

· Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task

· Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment

· Floorplan experience preferred

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to communicate clearly
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment, maintain paper files, move about an office environment
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards

This job description reflects essential functions of this position but is subject to change at any time and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.