Legal Assistant

After 30 years in the debt resolutions space, Sentry Credit began our most exciting chapter yet by joining the TrueML family in 2025. Now, our story continues as we expand our team beyond Everett, WA and into Lenexa, KS; where we can partner more closely with TrueAccord as we revolutionize the debt resolution industry.

We are seeking a highly organized and disciplined Legal Assistant to support our legal recovery department. In this role, you will bridge the gap between our collection officers and legal counsel, ensuring that all litigation paperwork is filed accurately, deadlines are met, and legal accounts move efficiently through the court system.

What You'll Do:

• Drive High-Volume Document Production: You will prepare and process a large volume of court documents, including summons, complaints, executions, and dismissals with speed and precision.

• Own Docket Management: Maintain the legal calendar, tracking court dates, filing deadlines, and statutes of limitations to ensure no deadlines are missed.

• Audit for "Legal Readiness": Review accounts for "legal readiness," ensuring all backup documentation (contracts, statements, proof of service) is organized and admissible.

• Act as a Key Liaison: Communicate with court clerks, process servers, and sheriff’s offices regarding filing fees and service of process status.

• Manage Case Data: You'll maintain accurate records within our case management system, tracking file statuses and financial data meticulously.

Who You Are:

• An Experienced Professional: You bring 1–3 years of experience in a legal environment. (Collections, Creditor’s Rights, or civil litigation preferred).

• A Strong Communicator: You are comfortable on the phone and can maintain your composure and professionalism when speaking with employers or opposing counsel.

• Efficient and Accurate: You take pride in your proofreading abilities, knowing that in the legal world, the small details matter most.

• A Tech Pro: You have a strong command of Microsoft Office and experience with collection software (e.g., CLS, Cogent, or JST). You’re comfortable navigating spreadsheets and using document templates to stay organized.

• Knowledgeable & Compliant: You have a familiarity with the FDCPA and local Rules of Civil Procedure

Perks & Benefits

This is an onsite position based in our local office and regular,  in-person attendance is an essential function of the role. The position requires collaboration, participation in in-person meetings, access to office resources, and partnership with cross-functional teams.
This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment and involves computer-based work, including extended periods working at a computer, using standard office technology, and communicating through verbal, written, and digital channels. The role may require moving throughout the office and occasionally lifting or moving office materials up to <10 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.
Such roles may require occasional flexibility outside of standard business hours to support business needs, cross-time-zone collaboration, or key meetings. Occasional local and/or international travel may also be required.

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We are  an equal opportunity employer. We promote, value, and thrive with a diverse and inclusive team. Different perspectives contribute to better solutions and this makes us stronger every day. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics.