Paralegal

Allegheny County Bar Association; Allison Park (PA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Paid holidays

Job summary

Allegheny County Bar Association seeks an experienced Paralegal to support attorneys in real estate, litigation, and debt collections. The role requires at least 3 years of relevant experience, file management, coordinating filings, and preparing documents for attorney review in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities include drafting debt-collection communications, coordinating closings, litigations, and maintaining client contact while meeting deadlines and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, with focus on real estate transactions and debt collection litigation.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary registration preferred but not required.
• General understanding of FDCPA, state debt collection statutes, and real estate closing procedures.
• Experience with LexisNexis, debt collection software, land recording portals, e-filing systems, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drafts of communications for debt collections, including letters, agreements, complaints, and judgments; manage high-volume workflows under attorney supervision.
• Assist with residential real estate transactions, including closings and pre-closing procedures and document preparation.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery; conduct asset/title searches and court filings.
• Serve as a direct point of contact for clients, debtors, and court staff; track deadlines, notices, and court dates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Teamwork or independence

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies

ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate

Notary registration preferred

Tools

LexisNexis

E-filing systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support our attorneys in Real Estate Law, Litigation, and Debt Collections matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be able to manage files, coordinate filings and other documents for litigation and/or transactional matters, prepare legal documents for attorney review, and communicate professionally with clients, debtors, court personnel, and other parties within a fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Debt Collections & Recovery: Prepare drafts of written communications, including demand letters, payment agreements, complaints, and entry of judgment documents; manage high-volume collection workflows under attorney supervision. Communicate professionally with debtors and clients related to debt collections. Prepare and coordinate post-judgment enforcement mechanisms, including wage garnishments, bank levies, writs of execution, and debtor examinations for attorney review.
• Real Estate Transactions: Assist attorneys with residential real estate transactions, including drafting communications, coordinating closings, handling of all pre-closing procedures, and closing document preparation.
• Litigation & Public Records: Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery for collections and other litigation for attorney review. Conduct asset/title searches, and municipal/land record searches. File pleadings and motions with Courts of Common Pleas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
• Communication: Serve as a direct point of contact for clients, debtors and court staff, while tracking deadlines, statutory notice periods and court dates.

Skills & Abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Efficient time management under strict filing deadlines.
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Great attitude and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion within established deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, with direct focus on real estate transactions and debt collection litigation.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary registration preferred but not required.
• General understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), state debt collection statutes, and real estate closing procedures.
• Experience with legal research tools (LexisNexis), debt collection management software, county land recording portals, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience
• Benefits: Health insurance contribution; retirement benefits and employer match contributions; paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.