Senior Collection Paralegal
Job Responsibilities:
- Will compose and issue standard commercial and consumer collections letters (where applicable according to the Federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act).
- Be responsible for preparing collection pleadings from inception of the case to the enforcement of judgments, in accordance with the FDCPA, Rules of Civil Procedure, and local court procedures.
- Will involve receiving, posting, and recording debtor payments into the system.
- Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as the job duties will necessitate regular communication with clients regarding deposit reports, bankruptcies, payments, insurance, etc.
- Regularly communicate with courts, banks, title companies, employers, debtors, and attorneys regarding payoffs, settlements, fees, and costs.
- Monitoring of judgment lien renewal dates and be able to process accordingly.
- Have a working knowledge of basic accounting and bookkeeping in order to efficiently verify and implement interest rate calculations.
- Proficiency in Word and Excel is needed.
Attributes and Qualifications:
- Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail; dependable, punctual, and accountable.
- Able to read, write, speak, and comprehend the English language.
- Comfortable working independently, with minimal supervision, as a professional representative of the law firm to all counties and municipalities in the region.
- Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, and administrative procedures in counties and municipalities served.
- Excellent organizational, communications, and time management skills.
- Ability to work effectively, professionally, and directly with our team of attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, outside organizations, and especially with our valued clients.
Other Aspects of this Position:
- Position offered is ideally full time, primarily Monday through Friday business hours. A candidate’s preference for a part-time schedule will be considered based on other factors and experience noted.
- Position involves extended periods of sitting, use of computers, and close, color-vision, depth perception, and focus demands.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Paid holidays and paid time off