Legal Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

The Legal Clerk’s primary purpose is to provide support to the Department’s attorneys and paralegal

Responsibilities :

• Manage matters placed with outside firms
• Review, process and manage bankruptcy filings, including filing proofs of claim and informing manager of any matters which need attention, such as bankruptcy motions, dismissals on active matters, and claims which may fall outside the scope of bankruptcy
• Prepare legal correspondence
• Open and distribute daily mail
• Process payments received by the Legal Department
• Assist with skip trace on legal files
• Primary responsibility for answering the Legal Department phone and directing calls.
• Assist with preparation and filing of various legal documents and forms
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees.
• Ability to meet department attendance requirements
• Ability to work effectively under departmental pressure/stress situations

Knowledge and Experience :

• Basic knowledge of and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Company and Legal Department functions
• Administrative Assistant education or training
• Legal office experience preferred
• Must be proficient in MS Office programs

Skills and Abilities :

• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task
• Good English, grammar, math, typing and computer skills
• Maintain confidentiality as outlined in the company’s Confidentiality Agreement
• Work well independently and as part of a team
• Convey professionalism in all day-to-day activities

Licenses or Certificates Required :

• Driver's license

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match to support your future
• Tuition Reimbursement to help you grow professionally
• Vacation & Sick time work-life balance
• Life Insurance including AD&D

Optio Solutions, LLC is a company focused on improving clients’ ROI and protecting their brands through extensive financial services experience, advanced technology, certified data security, legal compliance, and professionally designated staff. Optio is a member of ACA International and the California Association of Collectors. The company is headquartered in Petaluma, California, with additional team members working remotely across the country.