Administrative Assistant Collections (Court Team)

Collections Administrative Assistant - Court Team

We are an established real estate law firm with offices across California. Our San Diego office is looking for a Collections Administrative Assistant to join our fast-paced Court team. If chosen as the successful candidate, you will be responsible processing a high-volume of paperwork related to judicial enforcement of collection cases on a daily basis.

About Us:

With over 45 years in the California legal industry and six offices statewide, our firm was founded on a commitment to customer service that has flourished within our culture of inclusion and diversity. We believe in working hard for our clients each day and in taking care of our employees so they are empowered to do their very best work. It is our mission to provide the highest quality, cost-effective legal services to our clients.

Compensation:

$22.00-$26.00/hourly, DOE

Responsibilities:

• Prepare a high volume of court forms related to enforcement actions
• Verbal and written communication with courts, sheriff departments, and various government agencies
• Perform database research and calendaring
• Perform electronic filing of legal documents to various courts, through multiple platforms, with accuracy and timeliness
• Perform additional administrative tasks as needed

Qualifications:

We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

• Administrative assistant experience
• Ability to handle a high volume of work and adjust priorities easily while operating against inflexible deadlines
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal
• High attention to detail and ability to multi-task
• Minimum typing speed of 50 words per minute
• Ability to operate well both as a team player and on individual tasks
• Ability to adapt to rapid changes in policies and procedures

The following qualifications are preferred:

• Prior legal experience in post-judgment collections
• Experience in Essential Forms
• Experience communicating with court personnel
• Previous rental housing industry or property management experience

Schedule:

Position is full-time at 40 hours/week. Our business hours are 8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday.

We currently offer a hybrid in-office remote work model for select positions within the Firm. New hire employees who are offered a hybrid schedule will complete their onboarding and training in-office as deemed necessary for the position by the firm before transitioning to a hybrid schedule, subject to approval by their supervisor.

Why Work for Us?

Our firm offers a rewarding work environment that values a work-life balance and fosters a culture of professional growth and opportunities. We provide a comprehensive compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), paid vacation, and sick time.

What employees are saying about working with us:

• “The people, atmosphere, culture, and work/life balance are great.”
• “I always feel included, respected, and a part of the team.”
• “I have been given so many opportunities to grow and have learned so much.”

Application Process:

Candidates who meet the criteria for the position will be contacted for the next step in the hiring process. Interviews are currently being conducted by phone or video with possible in-person interviews for finalist candidates.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

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