Collections Paralegal — Fast-Paced NY Litigation Support

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Collections Paralegal for our White Plains, NY office. The role supports the litigation team with case management, summonses, complaints, and service of process, while maintaining calendars and client communications.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred), 2+ years of NYS litigation experience, and strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; paralegal certificate preferred.
• 2+ years of general litigation experience in NYS State Courts.
• Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Incorporate new client assignments into case management system and facilitate conflicts checks.
• Maintain client, debtor, and litigation data within case management system.
• Draft and prepare summonses, complaints, judgements, executions, motions and other legal documents.
• Interact with partner vendors to effectuate service of process for filed complaints.
• Monitor and maintain court calendar diaries for deadlines and appearances.
• Communicate with clients to develop supporting information and documentation.
• Process and document payments by check and credit card.
• Assist in preparation of reports and responses to data requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Ability to prioritize workload

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Collections Paralegal for our White Plains, NY office. The role supports the litigation team with case management, summonses, complaints, and service of process, while maintaining calendars and client communications.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred), 2+ years of NYS litigation experience, and strong MS Office skills.