Eastridge Workforce Solutions is a leading provider of workforce management solutions, dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with rewarding opportunities. We are urgently hiring a Legal Assistant to support our client, a highly regarded financial services and debt solutions provider, in Houston, TX.

Job Description

The Legal Assistant provides support and assistance to the in-house legal group with various administrative and reporting tasks while maintaining a strong attention to detail. This position requires adherence to complex process requirements and directions. The legal assistant will assist the state paralegal with the preparation and filing of court documents, telephone interaction with court staff, and preparation of ad hoc documents at the request of the attorney. This position will report to the state managing attorney and will collaborate with local in-house counsel and paralegal in pursuit of company goals and objectives.

Responsibilities

• Prepare miscellaneous court documents at the instruction of the state paralegal, state managing attorney, or staff counsel. 
• Interact with court personnel via telephone including scheduling hearings, notifying courts of pending settlements and responding to specific requests from courts.
• Notarize a variety of legal documents including affidavits and garnishment forms.
• Notate accounts in ILMS, our case management system.
• Process mail by reviewing and sorting incoming mail. Process outgoing mail including mail going through the United States Postal Services, as well as third party carriers such as FedEx and UPS.
• Fax and e-file pleadings to the courts. 

Education

• High School Diploma
• Notary Public License, Associate Degree in Legal Studies and/or Office Administration is a plus. 

Experience

• 1-3 years in a legal practice as an administrative or legal specialist position.
• Ability to quickly learn new systems and adapt to process changes.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite programs, particularly Excel and Outlook.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work with people across all levels and areas of expertise.

Benefits: Use this link bit.ly/2023-Benefits to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge’s temporary employees. From time to time Eastridge’s clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable.

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Certain clients require Eastridge to perform background checks and Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds.

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