Debt Settlement Paralegal — Negotiations & Resolution

Scott & Associates, PC; Plano (TX); Vor Ort; USD 52.000 - 72.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Zusammenfassung

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

Qualifikationen

• 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.

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Written communication

High-volume management

Ausbildung

Associate degree

Paralegal Certificate (ABA-approved)

Tools

E-filings systems

Account reconciliation tools

Case management software

Jobbeschreibung

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