Legal Associate

About This Opportunity

We are representing a well-established financial services organization seeking a Legal Associate to join their legal operations team. This fully remote position offers an opportunity to work with a member-focused institution that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance. Our client provides extensive benefits including generous PTO, professional development support, and comprehensive health coverage.

As a Legal Associate, you will support critical legal operations by managing bankruptcy filings, processing legal documents, handling levy and garnishment orders, and coordinating estate claims. This role requires exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage high volumes of sensitive legal documentation while protecting the organization's interests.

Responsibilities

• Retrieve and redact documents containing personally identifiable information for court filing preparation
• Review incoming levies and garnishments, immediately freezing account funds upon receipt
• Manage the complete estate and probate claims process, including filing claims and satisfactions, reviewing accounts, and corresponding with estate counsel or personal representatives
• Review subpoenas, prepare required documentation, and submit materials to requesting authorities
• Process and code new bankruptcy filings across all applicable systems, ensuring organizational interests are protected throughout the bankruptcy stay and post-termination processes
• Monitor critical dates and review electronic court dockets for case status updates, maintaining accurate notes and follow-ups
• Respond to phone inquiries, internal requests, and written correspondence from attorneys, court personnel, and other parties involved in legal matters
• Navigate multiple system applications to determine bankruptcy status and advance cases through appropriate workflow stages

What We're Looking For

• Associate's degree or equivalent relevant experience required
• 3+ years of experience in the legal field or financial institution environment required
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail with demonstrated high level of accuracy
• Proficient computer skills with intermediate-level Excel capabilities
• Ability to navigate among multiple system applications and software programs simultaneously
• Strong organizational skills and critical thinking abilities
• Analytical and numerical skills with ability to identify discrepancies in data
• Capacity to handle sensitive legal matters promptly and correctly

How We Work with You

Candidates apply directly through Get A Job.ai. Our talent team will conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. Qualified candidates will then be submitted to our client for consideration. Please do not contact the employer directly—all communication should flow through our recruiting team to ensure a professional process for everyone involved.

Location & Work Arrangement

This position is fully remote within the United States.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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