Legal Assistant

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Job title :: Legal Coordinator

Hourly Rate :: $22-$23 per hour

Location :: Atlanta, GA 30339 (ONSITE)

Duration :: Long Term Contract

Shift :: Mon – Fri (7 AM – 4 PM)

Summary: The Legal Coordinator will support Client’s interests regarding customer contractual obligations within the legal placement portfolio. This role involves legal research, managing legal documentation, coordinating legal workflows, and collaborating with internal teams, external counsel, and vendors to ensure compliance with legal procedures. The Paralegal will assist in tracking legal matters, preparing legal documents, and providing recommendations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct legal research and analyze data using legal databases.
• Develop and manage procedures for tracking legal matters, including status updates, legal fees, and incoming proceeds.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal inquiries on legal issues, directing them to appropriate counsel.
• Collaborate with Risk Management and General Counsel on default contracts, claims, and other legal matters.
• Maintain and monitor legal files, ensuring timely follow-up on actions.
• Prepare and review legal documents, settlement agreements, and correspondence for external counsel or vendors.
• Negotiate pricing and terms with external legal counsel.
• Ensure compliance with bankruptcy laws, including vendor status and preference claims.
• Provide skip tracing services and address service or billing issues.
• Attend trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings as a Records Custodian, as required.
• Participate in various legal projects and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of legal procedures and databases.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential legal matters and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with external legal counsel and vendors.