Collections Paralegal

Job Duties

• Prepare and organize files, documentation, and supporting materials for attorney review
• Manage daily workflow by updating case statuses, accurately coding accounts within the system of record (Q-Law), and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness
• Draft and prepare written correspondence to debtors, clients, opposing counsel, and courts
• Conduct skip-tracing to obtain updated location and contact information
• Communicate regularly with debtors, clients, attorneys, and court personnel to obtain information, provide updates, and support case progression

Qualifications

• Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to format and produce professional documents
• Experience with Q-Law or similar case-management software
• Skilled in creating spreadsheets and presentations
• Proficient with Nuance PDF Converter (Bates stamping, redaction, merging PDFs)
• Ability to produce documents on CDs as needed
• Experience with WorkSite/iManage, including scanning and maintaining electronic and paper files
• Knowledge of records-retention procedures, including proper file closing, scanning, and shredding
• Ability to send secure emails using approved file-transfer tools
• Strong proofreading skills with close attention to detail
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude