Paralegal I
Midland Credit Management · San Diego, CA · 1 mo ago
Legal$26.97–$36.06/hrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment only, with sections for headings where there is content. Use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also we must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay and Schedule only if posting actually states them. The posting includes Starting Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.97 - $36.06. So we have Pay section. Schedule not mentioned, so we should not create Schedule section. Benefits: there is a long list of benefits after "If you are wondering why you should work for us". So we can create Benefits section with that content. Requirements: Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities). Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications. Skills: maybe we can combine? The instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred). Also we have Skills mentioned in Minimum Requirements (Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills etc.) and Preferred Qualifications (Proficiency in Excel and Power Point). Could put those under Skills heading, but we already have them in Requirements/Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could keep them under Requirements and Qualifications as they are part of those sections. The instruction: "Use
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info, remove boilerplate (cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, application instructions). Also we must not create sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay and Schedule only if posting actually states them. The posting includes Starting Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.97 - $36.06. So we have Pay section. Schedule not mentioned, so we should not create Schedule section. Benefits: there is a long list of benefits after "If you are wondering why you should work for us". So we can create Benefits section with that content. Requirements: Minimum Requirements (Education, Experience, Certification, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities). Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications. Skills: maybe we can combine? The instruction says use headings for those categories if content exists. We have content for Requirements (minimum) and Qualifications (preferred). Also we have Skills mentioned in Minimum Requirements (Proficiency with Microsoft Office, strong organizational skills etc.) and Preferred Qualifications (Proficiency in Excel and Power Point). Could put those under Skills heading, but we already have them in Requirements/Qualifications. To avoid duplication, we could keep them under Requirements and Qualifications as they are part of those sections. The instruction: "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It suggests we can use those headings if we have content. We have About the role (the initial paragraph describing role). Responsibilities (list). Requirements (minimum). Qualifications (preferred). Skills (maybe we could extract skills but they'd duplicate). Benefits (list). Pay (hourly rate). We'll not include Schedule.
We must not include boilerplate like EEO statement, equal opportunity, etc. Also remove "Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis." That's a requirement (maybe part of Requirements). It's substantive, we should keep it. Also "The Corporate Paralegal I provides support..." is About the role.
We need to preserve all substantive info, not invent or summarize away detail. So we need to include all details from responsibilities, minimum requirements, preferred qualifications, benefits, pay.
We must remove duplicated lines, cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, application instructions. The EEO statement at end is boilerplate; remove. Also the "If you wish to discuss potential accommodations..." is also EEO/accommodation; remove. Also "Encore Capital Group and all of its subsidiaries are proud to be an equal opportunity employer..." remove.
Also remove "About Us" maybe? It's substantive about company; could be considered part of About the role? The instruction says we should not repeat job title as heading, but we can include About Us content maybe under About the role? However "About Us" is separate section describing company. The instruction only lists specific headings; we could include it under About the role (maybe combine). But we must preserve all substantive info; we could include About Us content in a paragraph under About the role heading. However the heading "About the role" is for role description; but we could still put company info there. Might be okay. Alternatively we could create a separate heading like "About the company" but not in allowed list; better to fold into About the role.
We must not create sections with filler. So we will output:
About the role
About the role
... (combined role description and company overview)
Responsibilities
- ... each responsibility
Requirements
- ... minimum requirements
Qualifications
- ... preferred qualifications
Benefits
- ... benefits list
Pay
Starting Compensation Hourly Rate: $26.97 - $36.06 (Amount based on office location, relevant experience, skills, and competencies)
We must not include Schedule. Now we need to extract the content precisely. Let's parse the posting. Original text: "Applicants must have current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Corporate Paralegal I provides support and assistance to the company’s in-house Corporate Litigation group under close attorney supervision. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist and support the defense of adverse litigation and management of regulatory matters. They are also expected to be knowledgeable about, and supportive of, the company’s mission and values, its policies and procedures and its ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to an attorney and will collaborate with other in-house counsel, paralegals, outside attorneys, and other business teams in pursuit of company goals and objectives." That's About the role. Then "Responsibilities" heading in original: "Responsibilities Support corporate litigation function by assisting attorneys in managing the defense of individual matters and lower risk class actions. Tasks including but not limited to reviewing legal documents including demands, pleadings, discovery and correspondence and providing summary of findings, drafting settlement agreements, drafting discovery, independently performing extensive analysis, drafting communications identifying findings based on independent research and investigations, running reports and preparing reports via Excel, handling small claims hearings with attorney support, etc.Interact with our company's outside counsel and internal employees to perform fact investigations, gather information, documentation or data as required for task at hand, or act as authorized to resolve the identified matter.Identify process improvements to ensure company compliance with legal requirements or to increase department efficiency.Other relevant duties as required." We need to split into list items. Could break at each sentence or clause. We'll produce- each distinct duty. List: - Support corporate litigation function by assisting attorneys in managing the defense of individual matters and lower risk class actions. - Reviewing legal documents including demands, pleadings, discovery and correspondence and providing summary of findings. - Drafting settlement agreements. - Drafting discovery. - Independently performing extensive analysis. - Drafting communications identifying findings based on independent research and investigations. - Running reports and preparing reports via Excel. - Handling small claims hearings with attorney support. - Interact with company's outside counsel and internal employees to perform fact investigations, gather information, documentation or data as required for task at hand, or act as authorized to resolve the identified matter. - Identify process improvements to ensure company compliance with legal requirements or to increase department efficiency. - Other relevant duties as required. Now Minimum Requirements: "Minimum Requirements EDUCATION: Associate’s EXPERIENCE: 2+ years paralegal experience, or equivalent education and experience. CERTIFICATION(S): Paralegal Certificate or equivalent KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES: Proficiency with Microsoft Office. Strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and effectively manage time, and work in a rapidly changing environment." We need to preserve all. We'll create list items: - Education: Associate’s degree. - Experience: 2+ years paralegal experience, or equivalent education and experience. - Certification: Paralegal Certificate or equivalent. - Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Attributes: - Proficiency with Microsoft Office. - Strong organizational skills. - Ability to prioritize and effectively manage time. - Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment. We could flatten. Now Preferred Qualifications: "Preferred Qualifications EDUCATION: Bachelor’s EXPERIENCE: Without a paralegal certificate, 3+ years in a law firm or in-house legal department and willingness to obtain a paralegal certificate. Proficiency in Excel and Power Point. Prior experience in a corporate setting and an understanding of consumer protection laws, including the FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, etc. CERTIFICATION(S): Paralegal Certificate" We need to list: - Education: Bachelor’s degree. - Experience: Without a paralegal certificate, 3+ years in a law firm or in-house legal department and willingness to obtain a paralegal certificate. - Proficiency in Excel and Power Point. - Prior experience in a corporate setting. - Understanding of consumer protection laws, including the FDCPA, FCRA, TCPA, etc. - Certification: Paralegal Certificate. Now Benefits: The block after "If you are wondering why you should work for us, here is something to help you decide:" includes many bullet-like sentences separated by periods. We'll extract each benefit as list item. Text: "Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus. Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy. Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations. Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for. Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more. Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually. Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you. New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options. Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as generous paid-time-off. Our compensation and benefits programs were created with an 'Employee-First Approach' focused on supporting, developing, and recognizing YOU. We offer a wide array of wellness and mental health initiatives, support volunteerism, and environmental efforts, encourage employee education through leadership training, skill-building, and tuition reimbursements, and always strive to provide promotion opportunities from within." We need to preserve all. We'll make each sentence or clause as list item. Could combine related sentences but keep substance. We'll produce list items: - Pay and Bonuses: Earn a competitive salary. All employees are eligible for monthly incentives or annual bonus. - Career Progression: Grow at MCM with paid training and development programs – including our very own MCM Academy – as well as a promote-from-within philosophy. - Reward and Recognition: We are committed to honoring great results – ranging from informal accolades to formal company-wide awards and prizes like all-inclusive vacations. - Tuition Assistance: Pursue a degree or coursework related to your current role, or the role you are striving for. - Healthcare Insurance: Take advantage of comprehensive healthcare plans and options to ensure your continued health, plus fitness membership reimbursements, weight watchers, our wellness rewards Program and more. - Volunteering Opportunities: Enjoy up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer. We also offer volunteer grants and matching financial donations, up to US$ 2,500 per employee annually. - Retirement Savings: Build a strong financial foundation and reach your goals for the future. With all the effort you invest in us, we’re proud to invest in you. - New Family Support: Celebrate your new arrival with company paid leave, new parent flex time, and child back-up care options. - Team-building: Enjoy experiences that inspire bonds with your colleagues through a wide range of company-sponsored team-building events, such as holiday celebrations and department outings. - Work-Life Balance: Enjoy paid and floating holidays, as well as