Levies and Garnishment Unit, Analyst, Legal Operations

Overview

Analyst role in the Legal Operations team of the Levies and Garnishment Unit (LGU), reviewing and analyzing legal process and related documentation to determine whether the Firm holds property subject to that process and responding accordingly.

What you'll do

• Perform intake functions for all new matters, including review of all forms of legal process.
• Open, update and conclude assigned matters in assigned systems.
• Work closely with the LGU Supervisor on the distribution and assignment of matters.
• Escalate matters as necessary to the Supervisor or Supervising Attorney.
• Analyze assigned matters to determine whether the Firm is in possession of property set forth in the controlling documents, then restrict the property and comply with all terms and conditions of the document.
• Comply with Legal Department policies and procedures for locating documents, and keep a record of steps taken to retrieve documents.
• Organize, redact and stage documents for production.
• Understand account balances for the purpose of forced liquidations, check disbursements and related matters.
• Research levies for existing accounts, and respond to levies where there are no accounts and/or balances.
• Draft responses to levies, garnishments, subpoenas, restraining notices and all forms of similar legal process.
• Work with branch offices on the handling of levies, garnishments, subpoenas, restraining notices and similar legal process.
• Liaise and work with outside counsel on matters including levies, garnishments, subpoenas and divorces.
• Collaborate with management and intervene where appropriate to mitigate risk, and identify opportunities to create efficiencies on issues affecting the legal process.
• Submit checks received to Accounts Receivable for processing.
• Adhere to all financial services and regulatory requirements.

What you'll need

• Qualified professional (LLB will be an added advantage).
• 0.6 - 1.5 years' post-qualification experience.
• Solid track record working in a professional environment.
• Understanding of legal documents and terminologies.
• Computer proficiency including Windows, Microsoft Office, Internet and website knowledge and navigation skills.
• Comfort working with technology and the ability to learn and display proficiency on technical systems and programs.
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Pragmatic and analytical problem-solving skills, consistently applying sound judgment.
• Attention to detail.
• Team player who can successfully manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Ability to think independently, form opinions and make decisions.
• Ability to anticipate issues ahead of time and escalate as appropriate.
• Ability to identify and recommend process efficiencies.
• Ability to maintain a high level of organization under pressure.
• Ability to meet established deadlines with efficient time management.
• Ability to interpret and analyze court documents and agreements.
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment.

Nice to have

• Prior experience in a law firm or legal department.

Details

• Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
• Coverage Monday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM IST (March to November, EDT hours), and 12:30 PM to 9:30 PM IST (November to March, EST hours).
• Flexibility on standard working hours for time-sensitive matters, including India public holidays, is expected.
• Periodic calls with US manager and team members.