Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd. is hiring a
Legal Assistant (Entry Level)

Summary

Join a vibrant team dedicated to serving municipal clients with distinction at Portnoff Law Associates, Ltd., a law firm that limits its practice to the collection of unpaid real estate taxes and municipal utility fees. The warm and welcoming work environment has fostered lasting relationships, with many employees celebrating over a decade of success and advancement into leadership roles.

Requirements

• Must be able to work independently
• Continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials as well as establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Excellent organization, prioritization and time management skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Initiative, including strong follow-up skills
• Ability to work as part of a team while maintaining professional working relationships with a diverse group of individuals
• Ability to work over-time as mandated
• Receptive to feedback at all levels
• Must demonstrate skills of poise, diplomacy and tact
• PC Proficient: Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word), Internet, and ability to learn Collection Partner (Hubbard)
• Dependable, with strong work ethic and personal integrity

Responsibilities

• Review high-volume files, as assigned, in order to determine appropriate course of action
• Independently prepare high-volume of correspondence within assigned timeframes and consistent with PLA standards
• Understand and follow office policies to ensure compliance
• Establish a level of proficiency on client nuances
• Answer and return telephone calls from property owners, negotiate payment plan terms and make recommendations for hardship consideration consistent with PLA
• Attendance at work is an essential function of this position
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Free access to our fitness facility