Debt Recovery Paralegal

Synectics Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

Disability insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Synectics Inc. is seeking a Debt Recovery Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to support community association collections, including court filings, discovery, client communication, and recovery matters.

You will open and manage collection files, handle e-filing and calendars, draft legal documents, review ledgers, and assist attorneys with hearings and trial preparation while maintaining professional client and court communication.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• 2+ years of debt collection and FDCPA exposure.

Responsibilities

• Open and manage collection files, request documents, prepare correspondence, and maintain case files.
• Handle e-filing, calendars, hearing/trial scheduling, service of process, payments, and database updates.
• Draft motions, petitions, proposed orders, discovery documents, and responses under attorney supervision.
• Review account ledgers, calculate payoff amounts, respond to client/court/debtor inquiries, and conduct legal research.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, trials, discovery, and trial preparation while maintaining timely, professional client and court communication.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organization

Initiative

Client service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Paralegal certificate/degree

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Case management software

Job description

Our client is seeking a Debt Recovery Paralegal with 3+ years of experience to join their team supporting community association collections, including court filings, discovery, client communication, and recovery matters.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Open and manage collection files, request documents, prepare correspondence, and maintain electronic and physical case files.
• Handle e-filing, calendars, hearing/trial scheduling, service of process, payments, and database updates.
• Draft motions, petitions, proposed orders, discovery documents, and responses under attorney supervision.
• Review account ledgers, calculate payoff amounts, respond to client/court/debtor inquiries, and conduct legal research.
• Assist attorneys with hearings, trials, discovery, and trial preparation while maintaining timely, professional client and court communication.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Paralegal Certificate or Degree preferred.
• 3+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm.
• 2+ years of experience or exposure to debt collection and FDCPA practices.
• Strong written/verbal communication, attention to detail, organization, initiative, and client-service skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel; case management software experience preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance, and HSA.
• Short- and long-term disability, life, and AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) with employer contribution and profit-sharing plan.
• Annual performance-based bonus eligibility; regular attendance and ability to work at a computer for extended periods required.