Litigation Paralegal

Bizcap US; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NewCo Capital Group in New York City is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join the in-house legal and collections team. The role focuses on the day-to-day handling of litigation, including motions, discovery, petitions, complaints, communicating with the courts, judgments and more.

The Paralegal will partner with the company's attorneys and legal staff to implement litigation and collections strategies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in civil litigation, judgment enforcement, and

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in litigation support.
• Experience at a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Experience with merchant cash advance or factoring companies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documents for in-house team.
• Track lawsuits from start to judgment.
• Handle motion practice, discovery and other litigation documents.
• Coordinate with external counsel, courts, and third parties.
• Review invoices for accuracy and payment.
• Learn and utilize internal CRM and reporting systems.

Skills

Legal drafting

Motion practice

Discovery

Attorney communication

Attention to detail

Job description

NewCo Capital Group is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our in-house legal and collections team in New York City. The role focuses on the day-to-day handling of litigation, including motions, discovery, petitions, complaints, communicating and corresponding with the courts, judgments and more. The Paralegal will partner with the company's attorneys and legal staff to implement litigation and collections strategies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in civil litigation, judgment enforcement, and collections. This is a collaborative, detail-oriented role that works closely with the legal team and external partners. This is a full-time, on-site role.

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of legal documents for the company's in-house legal team
• Tracking lawsuits from commencement, through litigation and to judgment
• Motion practice, discovery and other litigation documents
• Facilitate fulfilling document requests from courts and third parties
• Assist in monitoring case inventory and execute strategies among active cases
• Communicate consistently with external counsel, courts, and third parties
• Track communications, follow-ups, and matter statuses with precision
• Review invoices for accuracy and payment
• Coordinate with internal team members and legal managers
• Learn and utilize internal CRM and reporting systems
• Perform administrative and mailing duties as required

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience required
• Prior experience working at a law firm or in-house legal department required
• Prior experience with Merchant cash advance or factoring companies preferred

Required Skills

• Demonstrated experience communicating and working with attorneys, law firm personnel and court employees
• Strong skills in motion practice, discovery and other legal drafting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively