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| Employer: | LAW OFFICES OF S. JOSHUA BERGER |
| DBA: | LAW OFFICES OF S. JOSHUA BERGER |
| Address: | P. O. BOX 504340 SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands 96950 United States |
| Phone: | 670-235-8060 |
| Other Number: | 670-235-8070 |
| Contact LAW OFFICES OF S. JOSHUA BERGER via email | |
| Job Vacancy Announcement | JVA |
| JVA Type: | New |
| Island | Saipan |
| FLSA Covered? | Yes, covered |
| DOD related? | Not Indicated |
| PERM related? * | No |
| VEVRAA related? | Not Indicated |
| Original Number of Openings: | 1 |
| Number of Openings Currently Available | 0 |
| Specific Worksite location: | 2nd Floor, D'Torres Building, Garapan, Saipan |
| Job Classification: | Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
| Job Title: | Legal Assistant |
| Announcement Number: | 14-06-27932 |
| Job Classification: | Office and Administrative Support Occupations |
| Opening Date: | 6/27/2014 |
| Closing Date: | 7/11/2014 |
| Salary Range: | $8 to $8.5 / Hourly |
| Job Title: | Legal Assistant |
| Job Duties: | 1. Keeps cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney. 2. Keeps clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress. 3. Maintains case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers. 4. Computes for account balances to include principal, interest, and other costs for required period. 5. Receives and accounts for funds plus update various computer journals and computer ledgers. 6. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications. 7. Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. 8. Engages in translation and interpretation work for Korean clients [English to Korean/Korean to English] |
| High School Diploma Required? | Undetermined |
| Qualification Requirements: | 1. The successful applicant must be organized, pay attention to detail, have research and reporting skills, trustworthy, dependable, maintain case file and client confidentiality 2. Must comply with Law Office debt collection policies and ethics 3. Must have minimum of 5 year experience demonstrating proficiency in being organized, meeting deadlines, prepare reports or assist in preparing reports, compliance with employer policies and procedures, advance bookkeeping skills, analytical skills, computer skills and drafting various correspondence 4. Must be able to coordinate with law clerks, organize attorney’s court schedule and advise respective attorney accordingly 5. Must prepare various court orders as directed 6. Must be able to work with computer software to e-file court orders 7. Must prepare Settlement Agreements as directed 8. Must compute for account balances to include principal, interest, and other costs for required periods 9. Must receive and account for funds plus update various computer journals and computer ledgers 10. Must be able to open, organize and maintain case files 11. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Email Communications 12. Must have interpersonal skills, be able to work in teams, and to work under pressure in a fast-paced working environment 13. Must be bilingual: English and Korean (speaking and writing is a must and is required to perform interpretation and translation for attorneys, clients, and debtors) 14. Must have a high school diploma |
| Full or Part Time: | Full Time |
| Hours per Week: | 40 |
| Hours per Day: | 8 |
| Payment Frequency: | Bi-weekly |
| Overtime Available: | No |
| Overtime Rate: | $12 - $12.75 |
| Rate x 1.5 per hour Exempted: | No |
| Specify All Payroll Deductions: | |
| Required tools, supplies and Equipment to be provided: | |
| Anticipated starting date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Anticipated closing date of employment: | Not Indicated |
| Housing Provided: | No |
| Food Provided: | No |
| Transportation required: | No |
| If transportation is required, daily transportation to and from the worksite(s) will be provided to the workers. Daily pick-up place(s) will be at: | |
| Fringe Benefits: | |
| Comments: | We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identify, disability status, or any other protected status under federal, state or local law. Offered salary will be no less than CNMI minimum wage. Interested applicants should send their resume, cover letter, and police clearance to the Law Offices of S. Joshua Berger located at D'Torres Building, Second Floor, Gualo Rai, Saipan. |