Collections Paralegal

DBL Law; Covington (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Life & disability insurance

Critical illness & hospital indemnity

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Generous holiday schedule

Job summary

DBL Law in Covington, KY is seeking a Collections Paralegal to support a supervising attorney group, improve attorney efficiency, and ensure accurate handling of files and correspondence. The role emphasizes confidentiality, precise document management, and collaboration with debtors, clients, and courts.

The ideal candidate has foreclosure and/or litigation experience, strong research and communication skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office and case-management tools like Q-Law.

Qualifications

• Foreclosure and/or litigation experience with drafting and filing.
• Strong research, analytical, and organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to format and produce professional documents.
• Experience with Q-Law or similar case-management software.
• Knowledge of records-retention procedures and handling confidential information.
• Familiarity with iManage, scanning, and electronic filing.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and organize files, documentation, and supporting materials for attorney review.
• Manage daily workflow by updating case statuses, coding accounts in Q-Law, and reviewing documents for accuracy.
• Draft and prepare written correspondence to debtors, clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Conduct skip-tracing to obtain updated location and contact information.
• Communicate with debtors, clients, attorneys, and court personnel to obtain information and support case progression.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Foreclosure/Litigation experience

Research & analytical skills

Written & verbal communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork & professionalism

Tools

Microsoft Office

Q-Law

Nuance PDF Converter

iManage

Job description

POSITION

DBL is seeking a Collections Paralegal to join our team in Covington, Kentucky.The ideal candidate will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney group and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Paralegalsare essential to the success of our team and firm. All DBL employees operate under a ‘client first’ philosophy, always striving to provide exceptional services to our clients.

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.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Foreclosure experience and/or litigation experience withdrafting and filing.
• 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 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.
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
• Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.

DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.

BENEFIT PROGRAM

Featured benefits for full-time team members include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
• Pet insurance and pet discount program
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off
• Generous holiday schedule

Equal Opportunity Employment

DBL Law and Current HR (“organizations”) provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.