Discovery Paralegal

Scott & Associates, PC; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Scott & Associates, PC, a well-established debt recovery firm, seeks a Discovery Paralegal to join the Plano, TX team. You will manage the full discovery lifecycle, draft responses, and prepare case files for trial, acting as the central hub for evidence gathering and filings.

You will draft discovery documents, review account notes and statements, verify affidavits, and monitor court deadlines using firm software. Strong attention to detail and litigation experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably in creditors' rights or debt collection.
• Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate.
• Proficiency with legal research, Texas EFile portal, and case management software.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage a high-volume case portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Draft discovery documents including interrogatories and requests.
• Manage evidence compilation from account notes, contracts, and statements.
• Coordinate verifications and affidavits with internal operations.
• Maintain case tracking and monitor deadlines to prevent defaults.
• Identify deficient disclosures and missing assets.
• Execute electronic filing with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.

Skills

Paralegal experience

Creditors' rights

Debt collection

Financial services litigation

Education

ABA-approved paralegal program

Tools

Texas EFile portal

Case management software

Job description

Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide.

Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results.

We are seeking a motivated Discovery Paralegalto join our Plano, TX-based team.

In this role, you will manage the high-volume discovery lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions. You will act as the central hub for gathering account evidence, drafting discovery responses, and preparing case files for trial.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft discovery documents: Prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and responses to consumer defense discovery.
• Manage evidence compilation: Review account notes, chain of title, billing statements, and credit agreements to substantiate outstanding debts.
• Coordinate verification: Work directly with internal operations to secure accurate corporate verifications and affidavits.
• Maintain case tracking: Monitor federal and state court discovery deadlines using firm case management software to prevent defaults or sanctions.
• Identify deficiency gaps: Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel and identify incomplete answers or missing asset documentation.
• Execute electronic filing: Organize, redact, and electronically file finalized discovery documents with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably within creditors' rights, debt collection, or financial services litigation.
• Education: Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with legal research, electronic filing systems (Texas Efile portal), and case management software.
• Core Competencies: Exceptional attention to detail, strong legal writing skills, and the ability to comfortably manage a high-volume case portfolio.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state consumer protection statutes.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking volume metrics and data verification. Additionally proficiency in Microsoft Word and PDF documents with Word Perfect skills a plus

Benefits

Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.

401(k) with employer match

Please visit our website, www.spalaw.com,for more information on our Firm.