Adecco is hiring immediately for a Legal Assistant with a local client in Fountain Valley, CA! Apply now if you meet the qualifications listed below!
Responsibilities:
· Processing Incoming Communications, assist with scanning and processing incoming mail regarding legal claims for consumer warranty and product liability litigation practice groups
· Classify correspondence as related to existing matters versus new matters and handle appropriately
· Case Management & Document Processing, assist with processing and opening new cases for consumer warranty and product liability litigation practice groups in the department’s legal matter management system (TeamConnect) and update customer support system (Salesforce) with related information.
· Settlement Requests & Payment Processing, assist with processing legal settlements for consumer warranty and product liability litigation practice groups including updating information in TeamConnect, requesting vendor setup from the Finance Department, generating check requests in SAP, updating information in Salesforce, and obtaining necessary approvals/sign-offs.
· Provide back-up support to other administrative staff.
· Perform other tasks and duties as assigned by supervisor.
· Work independently, innovatively, and efficiently in a high pace environment handling multiple responsibilities and meeting multiple time-sensitive deadlines.
Required Qualifications:
· High school diploma/GED, associates or higher preferred
· 2 years’ experience as legal assistant or admin/clerical role, prior legal preferred
· Experience using a scanner, PDF/Adobe Acrobat, SAP, Adobe Sign, a legal matter management system such as TeamConnect, Salesforce, and M65 Teams/SharePoint Online experience with SAP is preferred.
· Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and meet deadlines.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills for interacting with attorneys, clients, and other professionals.
· Understanding of legal terminology, procedures, and court systems.
· Accuracy in all tasks, particularly when handling legal documents and data.
· Ability to identify and resolve issues that may arise in the course of work.
Pay Details: $25.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance