Legal Assistant
Job description
Legal Assistant at Trueml.
About the role
Trueml is hiring a Legal Assistant to support our legal recovery operations following our 2025 integration with Sentry Credit. You will serve as the primary link between our legal counsel and collection officers to ensure litigation workflows remain accurate and timely. This role requires consistent onsite presence at our Everett, WA or Lenexa, KS offices.
Key facts
What you'll do
- Draft and process high volumes of court filings such as complaints, summons, executions, and dismissals.
- Oversee the legal calendar to monitor filing deadlines, court appearances, and statutes of limitations.
- Evaluate accounts to confirm they meet legal readiness standards and contain complete, admissible documentation.
- Update the collection management system with current case statuses, judgment balances, and legal actions.
- Compute court costs and post-judgment interest to provide accurate payoff figures.
- Coordinate with sheriff offices, process servers, and court clerks regarding service status and filing fees.
Requirements
- 1 to 3 years of experience working in a legal setting, specifically within civil litigation, creditor rights, or collections.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with spreadsheet management and document templates.
- Understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and local Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Ability to maintain professional communication when speaking with external parties.
- High attention to detail regarding proofreading and data accuracy.
- Must be able to work onsite and perform tasks such as lifting up to 10 pounds.
Skills & tools
- Microsoft Office
- Collection Management Systems (CMS)
- Legal documentation and filing
- FDCPA compliance
Practical notes
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, flexible vacation time, and retirement savings options with Traditional or Roth plans. We also provide life and disability insurance, a PerkSpot discount program, and an on-demand wellness platform for you and 5 guests. The role may occasionally require work outside standard hours or limited travel. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.