Collections Paralegal - HR NewCo : Job Details

Job description

Receivables-based (MCA) financing company is seeking a Collections Paralegal to join its growing legal department in NYC.

The successful candidate will:

• Provide legal support to collections efforts both through the UCC and litigation.
• Assist with collections process from the initial default notice to filing of a lawsuit and post judgment activities.
• Maintain communication with client's payment processors and account receivables departments to determine status of payments.
• Compose and issue standard commercial and consumer collections letters.
• Assist with the preparation of litigation filings from inception of the case to the enforcement of judgments, in accordance with the FDCPA, Rules of Civil Procedure, and local court procedures.
• Communicate with debtors and their counsel regarding payoffs and settlements, and monitor receipt of debtor payments.
• Monitor judgment lien renewal dates and process accordingly.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Highly organized and strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Takes initiative and is proficient in problem resolution.

Qualified candidates will have a minimum of three years of professional office experience, preferably in a law firm environment and an undergraduate degree. Litigation experience is a plus. The candidate must be proficient in MS Office Suite including Word and Excel.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• M-F

Ability to commute/relocate:

• New York, NY 10004: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Office: 3 years (Required)
• Work Location: In person