Debt Settlement Paralegal — Negotiations & Resolution

Scott & Associates, PC

Plano (TX)

On-site

USD 52,000 - 72,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC in Plano, TX seeks a Settlement Paralegal to manage post-suit resolution workflows for a high-volume creditors' rights practice. You will draft settlement stipulations, negotiate repayment terms, and monitor payment compliance for institutional clients.

The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of paralegal experience in debt settlement or financial services litigation, an ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate or equivalent, and strong negotiation and detail-oriented skills to

Qualifications

Minimum of 1 year paralegal experience focused on debt settlement, creditors’ rights, or financial services litigation.
An Associate degree, a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program, or commensurate work experience.
Proficiency with electronic filing systems, account reconciliation tools, and firm case management software.
Strong negotiation, attention to detail, clear written communication, and ability to manage a high-volume resolution portfolio.

Responsibilities

Draft settlement agreements: Prepare settlement stipulations, payment plans, consent judgments, and release forms for opposing consumer counsel or pro se defendants.
Negotiate resolution terms: Communicate directly with opposing parties, debtors, and internal clients to establish approved payment arrangements and settlement parameters.
Track Document Status: Monitor for return of signed settlement agreements and Agreed judgments to ensure final resolution.
Manage default workflows: Review breached agreements and quickly process motions for judgment or execute default provisions when payments fail.
Review account balances: Reconcile final payoff amounts, interest calculations, and fee waivers with internal accounting and operations teams.
Process file closures: Draft dismissal documents, satisfy judgments, and electronically file closing paperwork with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.