Legal Assistant
| Position Title | Department | Reports to |
| Legal Assistant - Commercial | Commercial | Legal Operations Manager |
| Employment Status | FLSA Status | Compensation |
| ☐ Temporary ☒ Full-Time ☐ Part-Time | ☒ Non-Exempt ☐ Exempt | $18.00 - $20.00 per hour |
EXPLORE YOUR CAREER WITH US
At The Moore Law Group, we're a dynamic, multi-state litigation firm specializing in representing creditors across all phases of the legal collection process. With our headquarters in Orange County, California and satellite offices in Arizona, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico, we're committed to fostering the litigation skills, and industry expertise of our legal professionals.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, review, and edit litigation documents in accordance with client and firm policies and procedure.
- Request documentation from clients and courts or vendors.
- Prepare and file legal filings with state courts.
- File and follow up on court filings.
- Communicate with staff and outside parties.
- Accurately enter data into internal systems.
- Personally accountable for adhering to compliance with state laws and regulations per all client and company policies and procedures.
- Data entry - Log-in of filings, correspondence, document preparation, note taking, and use of client codes.
- Communicate updates, modifications, and requests with collectors, managers, attorneys when necessary.
- Update account statuses accordingly.
- Monitor and adhere to court mandated changes.
- Perform other duties, as requested.
- Fulfill any other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor’s degree in legal studies, Paralegal Studies, or related field preferred but not required.
- Proven experience as a Legal Assistant or in a similar role.
- Familiarity with case management software
- Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and legal research tools.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Previous experience in a law firm or legal department.
WORK ARRANGMENT – Must be willing to work within the office. This is not a remote or hybrid position.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation: $$18.00 - $20.00 per hour depending on qualifications.
- Generous PTO and Paid Holidays.
- A professional yet relaxed work environment.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Sedentary work with repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers. The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as viewing a computer terminal, reading, typing, and analyzing data. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
OTHER DUTIES
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EEO STATEMENT
The Moore Law Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type 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.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absences, compensation, and training.
The Moore Law Group is a drug-free workplace.
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Moore Law Group and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our human resources department at HR@collectmoore.com or (714) 431-2012 ext. 251.