Legal Assistant

Codilis Law, LLC represents creditors in Foreclosure, Bankruptcy and Real Estate related matters. With over 30 years of experience, we are recognized as a leader in the Real Estate legal field. We are currently seeking a full-time Legal Assistant to join our Service team.

Our Legal Assistants are primarily responsible for preparing legal pleadings, e-filing in state and federal court, communicating with opposing counsel, courts, sheriffs, clients and publication companies as well as updating client systems.

• Review legal files and facilitate the perfection of service of process and the preparation of legal pleadings such as alias summonses, praecipes for publication, returns of service, etc.
• Issuance of Summons related pleadings (Certificate of Issuance of Summons and Notice of Exclusion).
• Review court files for defendant appearances and answers.
• Facilitate mailing and/or electronic filings of pleadings with the court.
• Process daily mail, e-mail, intercoms and service correspondence.
• Process daily client workload lists to ensure all tasks/events are current.
• Comply with all firm timeframes and procedures as related to defendant service of process.
• Update company and clients proprietary computer systems.
• Communicate with opposing counsel, courts, sheriffs, clients and publication companies.
• Review and process daily and weekly reports. Image documents.

Must be a team player, yet comfortable working independently while accurately completing work within designated time frames. There is always something to do and something new to learn!

Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school preferred.
• Prior Real Estate, Title Insurance, Foreclosure and/or Bankruptcy experience a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products and able to type 40 wpm.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Detail oriented and able to adapt quickly to change or changing priorities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits:

• Generous benefit options including health, dental, vision, life insurance and disability.
• HSA and FSA Accounts with employer contribution
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) retirement plan + match

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful law firm and be a part of a great team! Our office is located in Merrillville, IN.

For consideration, please submit your resume along with a cover letter with your salary requirements.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Application Question(s):

• What are your salary expectation?

Work Location: In person