Consumer Litigation Paralegal

KeyBank; Town of Amherst (NY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Incentive compensation

Job summary

KeyBank is seeking a Litigation Senior Specialist to independently manage a portfolio of consumer accounts at various stages of litigation across multiple states. You will review pleadings and litigation documents filed in state court, update account status in KeyBank's internal systems, and advise on the best course of action while coordinating with outside counsel.

The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule (8:00am–5:00pm ET) with hybrid work options in Brooklyn OH or Amherst NY.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of work experience as a paralegal or in litigation support.
• Experience in probate, bankruptcy, mortgage servicing, or loss mitigation preferred.
• Strong PC skills with Office365, Excel, and Adobe.

Responsibilities

• Manage consumer accounts in litigation across multiple states.
• Review litigation documents and pleadings in state court.
• Update account status in KeyBank systems related to litigation.
• Collaborate with attorneys and management on process issues.
• Prepare documentation for filing or information to attorneys.
• Interact with clients or attorneys and handle account maintenance.
• Assist in projects supporting internal initiatives.
• Ensure accurate invoicing and billing by attorney vendors.
• Refer accounts to vendor attorneys and respond to questions.

Skills

Litigation support

Paralegal experience

Detail oriented

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Paralegal Certification

Tools

Office365

Excel

Adobe

PACER/CM-ECF navigation

Job description

Location:

4910 Tiedeman Road, Brooklyn Ohio

Location: Hybrid based out of Brooklyn OH or Amherst NY

Typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm ET

The Litigation Senior Specialist will independently manage their assigned portfolio consisting of consumer accounts in different states of litigation (pre-litigation, post complaint filing, judgment). The Litigation Senior Specialist will review the status of the accounts and determine best course of action going forward on account and assist in execution. The selected candidate will also be responsible for all system updates.

Duties:

• Understand the litigation process from start to finish for all applicable consumer accounts impacting KeyBank.
• Review and understand litigation documents and pleadings filed in state court.
• Update account status and routing in KeyBank's internal systems as it relates to the status of the litigation.
• Review litigation files and how the litigation has treated KeyBank products
• Make sound recommendations when reviewing the litigation filings or review with outside attorneys
• Meet with management on process or issues that come up on accounts
• Demonstrate ability to independently problem solve and offer constructive solutions to issues as they arise
• Answer emails and inquiries in a timely fashion and offer sound responses to other lines of business or vendors that have questions about the accounts
• Participate and help manage projects in support of KeyBank's internal initiatives
• Prepare documentation as related to litigation account and the status it is in (i.e. provide information for filing of litigation case or provide information to attorney regarding payments made on judgment and whether a judgment lien should be released)
• Administratively manage various projects and assignments for the litigation team or other lines of business
• Interact with clients or attorneys and handle account maintenance
• Maintain and review invoicing to ensure billing is accurate; update the system for billing by attorney vendors
• Refer accounts to and speaking with vendor attorneys and answering any questions they may have regarding accounts
• Other duties as assigned

Experience/Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree and/or Paralegal Certification preferred
• Miniumum 2 years of work experience as a paralegal or in litigation support is strongly preferred, in addition to
• Minimum 2 years in the following fields is preferred: Probate and estate planning, bankruptcy legal support, mortgage servicing, or loss mitigation
• Strong PC skills with digital literacy in Office365, Excel, and Adobe
• Availability to work overtime when necessary, including possible weekends
• Detail oriented with ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/deadlines.
• PACER/CM-ECF navigation experience preferred
• Knowledge of KeyBank internal systems: CACS, CAS, ALS, CLS, MSP, Hogan, TSYS, Tymetrix and/or ASF is a plus.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

This position is eligible to earn a base hourly rate in the range of $20.67 - $31.25 per hour. Placement within the pay range may differ based upon various factors, including but not limited to skills, experience and geographic location. Compensation for this role also includes incentive compensation which may include production, commission, and/or discretionary incentives.

Key has implemented an approach to employee workspaces which prioritizes in-office presence, while providing flexible options in circumstances where roles can be performed effectively in a mobile environment.

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