LOGS Legal Group LLP has an exciting new onsite opportunity for a Legal Assistant to join the team in our Rochester, New York office location.

Position Detail

Job title: Legal Assistant II
Location: Rochester, NY (Onsite - option to work hybrid post training/introductory 90 days)
Position status: Full Time
FLSA status: Non-Exempt (hourly)
Pay Range: $38,000-$43,000 (annualized)
Scheduled hours: 8:30- 5:00 PM Eastern

WHO WE ARE

For nearly half a century we have been known as thought leaders in the creditors' rights industry. Our localized legal expertise is backed by national resources and ongoing innovation to create a one of a kind experience for our clients. Our services range from default servicing to real estate and our client base allows us the opportunity to work with the finest banking institutions available.

WORKING FOR LOGS

The LOGS Employee: Our employee population ranges from those just beginning their careers at LOGS to individuals who have been with the organization for decades. We pride ourselves in exploring applicants with experience from all walks of life, both personal and professional. Our organization's goal is to provide an environment that supports contributions from all levels, values diversity and fosters inclusivity. One of the strongest ways in which we work to accomplish this goal is through hiring qualified candidates that share in our vision for creating collaborative and accepting work environment.

Our Core Values: Our success is attributed to many factors, one of which is our Core Values that live through our teams and our work product. A successful LOGS team member embraces these values and ensures they are representing these core values whenever they are working on behalf of the organization.

Regardless of which role you are applying for, the following characteristics should speak to what you bring with you to the organization. These characteristics align with our Core Values and all employees are expected to embody them!

Highly Focused on Results: Characteristics - Responsive, efficient, results orientated, data and deadline driven, problem solver, positive approach, detail oriented, hardworking, reliable.
Understand the Value of Reputation: Characteristics - Accountable, words match your actions, superior customer focus, strong interpersonal skills, honest, attentiveness, professionalism
We" Focused: Characteristics - Supportive, positive, helpful, humble, team player, respectful, open and honest, constructive communicator, values the team higher than the individual, composed, assumes the best.
Drive to Innovate: Characteristics - Growth minded, flexible, curious, embrace change, values continuous improvement.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Our Benefit Offerings: The following benefit offerings are available to eligible employees who wish to enroll in coverage.

Medical coverage
HSA with quarterly employer contributions
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Group Life insurance*
Supplemental Life Insurance plans
Long and Short Term Disability
First Stop Health for all employees*
Legal Service benefit for all employees
Hospital and accident indemnity coverage
National discount programs for all employees*
401k with employer matching
PTO* (Accrual based)
= No cost benefit

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Purpose of this Role: A Legal Assistant at LOGS provides exceptional work to the financial institutions we represent in a wide variety of creditor rights' matters. This position is required to take and apply direction from various internal and external parties. A Legal Assistant will produce work product that reflects both the quantity and quality expected for their specific assigned tasks and do so with a high degree of accuracy.

Value to the Team: The Legal Assistant contributes value to the operations team by working to complete all duties thoroughly, accurately, and timely. This role also ensures compliance with laws, regulations, client requirements, court rules and best practices; collectively working to provide quality legal services to our clients.

Duties and Responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to:

Update internal Firm systems and external client systems within the expected timeframes
Sort, scan, categorize, label, digitally file and properly organize legal documentation
Complete assigned work queue items in the designated timeframes.
Grasp and retain basic legal concepts and terminology that impact ability to produce accurate work product
Assist with preparing various required items for court appearances
Review incoming documents and disperse to appropriate parties
Communicate professionally through various platforms: phone, email, internal/external messaging systems timely
Timely complete all assigned trainings in the Firm LMS
Additional duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled at accurate data entry
Strong ability to adhere to basic instructions, job aids and procedures
Ability to adhere to Firm policy and apply policy requirements while processing assigned work
Strong time-management skills
Self-driven with ability to work independently or collaboratively, as needed
Commitment to providing exceptional, responsive, and time-bound service
Highly proficient with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, etc.) and computer savvy

Training and Experience Requirements: The ideal candidate for this position has the following:

High school diploma
Working knowledge of Judicial Foreclosure process (preferred)
Experience with NYS Foreclosure sale process (preferred)
1-3 years of experience working in legal support/data entry role
Experience working in a fast-paced environment
Experience working in a technology driven environment
US citizenship or permanent residency and is legally authorized to work in the United States

Conditions of Work:

Ability to sit or stand for long periods.
Ability to remain focused for extended periods.
Ability to work on computers for a significant portion of the day.
Ability to perform repetitive movements as required for positions (Typing, clicking, swiveling).
Ability to lift 10-20 pounds as needed.

Our firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status or any other characteristic protected by law. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please indicate same when responding to this posting.

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