Collections Paralegal

The role

You will handle collections paralegal work for a national law firm. Your tasks include case management, drafting legal documents, and tracking court deadlines.

What you will do

• Incorporate new client assignments into case management system and facilitate conflicts checks
• Maintain client, debtor, and litigation data within case management system
• Draft and prepare summonses, complaints, judgements, executions, motions and other legal documents
• Interact with partner vendors to effectuate service of process for filed complaints
• Monitor and maintain court calendar diaries for deadlines and appearances
• Communicate with clients to develop supporting information and documentation
• Process and document payments by check and credit card
• Assist in preparation of reports and responses to data requests

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2+ years of general litigation experience in NYS State Courts
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

• Paralegal certificate

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans

Before you apply

• Employer participates in the federal E-Verify program for work authorization checks
• Benefit plan details are provided only if an offer of employment is received

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.