Check Processing, Communication Skills, Detail Oriented, Document Management, Establish Priorities, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Follow Through, Government Regulations, Government Relations, High School Diploma, Legal, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Record Keeping, Time Management, Writing Skills
Temporary Practice Assistant
Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney is a national law firm with a proven reputation for providing progressive, industry-leading legal, business, regulatory and government relations advice to our regional, national and international clients.
We are currently searching for a temporary Practice Assistant for our Harrisburg, PA location to support members of the Labor & Employment team.
Assignment will last approximately 4 - 6 months.
Wage: $30.76 – 35.85/hour
On-site 5 days per week
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Type, proofread, format and edit correspondence, memoranda, agreements and other legal documents under time-sensitive deadlines; may assist with drafting of documents.
- Run conflict checks, prepare engagement letters, and open new client matters.
- Calendar dates for responses, check requests, payments, hearings, and other case-specific deadlines.
- Prepare documents for filing and electronically file with State and Magisterial courts.
- Review settlement agreements, complaints, and verifications of debt.
- Draft, review, and send/mail FDCPA letters and accompanying documents.
- Communicate with adverse parties via telephone and written correspondence to request payments, provide updates or deadline reminders, etc. and maintain a record of communications and outreach.
- Maintain paper and electronic files (NetDocs).
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Education/Experience:
- Three (3+) or more years of experience as a legal assistant in a law environment, or comparable experience.
- High school diploma required. College degree a plus.
- Proficiency with MS Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and Zoom.
- Prior use of a document management system, NetDocs preferred.
- Ability to organize/prioritize workload and work in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written/verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interact with professionals, clients and staff.
- Ability to problem-solve and anticipate issues/problems.
- Strong attention to detail, initiative, and follow-through.
- Ability to work overtime, as needed.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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