Collections Paralegal: NY Litigation & Data Management

Wilson Elser (Professional Staff Careers); City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Full benefits package

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Collections Paralegal in White Plains, NY. You will support litigation teams by managing case records and drafting documents, coordinating service of process with vendors, and maintaining court calendars.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred) and 2+ years of NYS litigation experience, with advanced MS Office skills and strong written and verbal communication.

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, judgments, executions, motions and other legal documents.
• Interact with partner vendors to effectuate service of process for filed complaints.
• Monitor and maintain court calendar and deadlines.
• 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

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Prioritize heavy workload

Education

Bachelor's degree

Paralegal certificate preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, seeks a Collections Paralegal in White Plains, NY. You will support litigation teams by managing case records and drafting documents, coordinating service of process with vendors, and maintaining court calendars.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree (paralegal certificate preferred) and 2+ years of NYS litigation experience, with advanced MS Office skills and strong written and verbal communication.