University Collections Department (“UCD”), a division of the Office of Legal Counsel, has an opening for a legal assistant position. This position assists in the workflow for the department’s Norman Bursar accounts. Primary responsibilities include opening new files, preparing and working with Excel spreadsheets, generating demand letters and legal pleadings, and working with debtors to resolve delinquent accounts. The Legal Assistant will be receiving, storing, utilizing, maintaining, and communicating sensitive information such as student identification numbers, social security numbers, sensitive demographic information and other private information protected by federal acts such as Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and/or the Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED, AND:

• 24 months' experience in a legal office or paralegal license.

Skills:

• Advanced Excel skills with ability to build and manipulate spreadsheets
• Ability to speak, read and write clear, concise English
• Advanced computer skills with wide knowledge of business software
• Proficient in Microsoft Office to include Word, Access, and Outlook
• Detail oriented for accuracy of data and information
• Highly organized and able to handle multiple projects and deadlines
• Able to communicate well and build rapport quickly with students, faculty and staff
• General office skills such as multiline phone, copying, filing, faxing, and mail
• Must be able to read and interpret policy as well as State and Federal regulations
• Proficient in copy writing, editing, proofreading and composition

Advertised Physical Requirements:

• Communicate effectively and listen
• Manual dexterity and engage in repetitive motion.
• Lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Ability to bend or stoop.

Departmental Preferences:

• Microsoft Office Certification
• Collection experience
• Law Office experience
• Banner experience

Supervision:

• No Supervisory Duties

Special Instructions: If you are selected as a final candidate for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit https://hr.ou.edu/PoliciesHandbooks/TBTesting.

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