Legal Assistant - Evictions

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits

• 401k with Matching Up To 3%, Over a 3 Year Vesting Period
• Medical
• Dental - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Vision - 100% Base Rate Paid by the Firm
• Life Insurance
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• PTO

Position Summary

SouthLaw, P.C. is seeking an organized, detail-oriented Legal Assistant to join our Eviction Department. This position supports attorneys throughout the eviction process and plays an important role in ensuring cases move efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with client and court requirements.

The ideal candidate is a strong communicator who is comfortable managing a high-volume workload, prioritizing competing deadlines, and working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Job Purpose

The Evictions Legal Assistant is responsible for preparing and filing key legal documents required for the Eviction process, and monitoring and maintenance of the ongoing Eviction cases. This person will be required to use analytical and critical thinking skills when completing work. This position will work effectively with a variety of Firm members and clients.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and process legal documents related to eviction matters.
• Review client-provided documentation for accuracy and completeness and obtain additional information when needed.
• Maintain case files and update information in the Firm’s case management system.
• Calendar and monitor hearings, deadlines, and other important case dates.
• Prepare attorneys for hearings and communicate hearing results and case updates to clients.
• File pleadings and other legal documents through applicable electronic court filing systems.
• Communicate professionally with clients, courts, attorneys, opposing counsel, and other parties regarding case-related matters.
• Review and process incoming mail, electronic filings, and case correspondence.
• Assist with settlement documentation and other case-related tasks as needed.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed in accordance with Firm procedures and client requirements.
• Provide administrative and case-management support to attorneys and the Eviction Department as needed.

Qualifications

To be able to perform required job functions with or without reasonable accommodation

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A minimum of 6 months legal office experience; or 2 years non-legal office experience; or an Associate’s Degree/ 60 undergraduate credit hours; or Paralegal Certification
• Strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a high-volume workload while meeting deadlines and maintaining accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt as deadlines and case needs change.
• Comfortable learning and working in multiple computer systems and software platforms.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a team.
• Professional judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Previous legal, administrative, case-management, or high-volume office experience preferred.
• Experience with eviction, landlord-tenant, creditors’ rights, or civil litigation is a plus but not required.
• Eligible to work in the United States

Working Conditions

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Requirements

The ability to work in an office environment, in front of a computer, while typing documents, responding to emails, managing calendars and answering phones.

Special Position Requirements

Periodically expected to train co-workers.

Please note 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 time with or without notice.

SouthLaw, P.C. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.