Paralegal

Ascendion; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendion is partnering with a well-established creditors' rights law firm in Plantation, FL to recruit a Paralegal for an on-site role based at the firm's headquarters. The position supports a busy litigation team handling secured and unsecured debt matters, with a salary range of $60K–$80K depending on experience.

You will assist across the full recovery lifecycle from pre-litigation demands through judgment enforcement, bankruptcy, foreclosure, and related proceedings, drafting pleadings,

Qualifications

• Paralegal certification required.
• Strong drafting and communication skills essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, complaints, motions and supporting documents for lawsuits filed in state and federal court.
• Process wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures to support collection on judgments.
• Draft demand letters and track payment plans and structured settlements.
• Assist in bankruptcy matters, including motions to lift automatic stay and claims priority documentation.
• Support foreclosure and repossession proceedings and maintain case files.
• Maintain case files, track deadlines, and ensure documentation integrity and compliance.

Skills

Drafting

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Paralegal certificate

Job description

Creditors' Rights Paralegal | Plantation, FL (On-Site)

We're partnering with a well-established creditors' rights law firm in Plantation, FL to find a Paralegal to join their litigation team. This is an on-site role based at the firm's headquarters, with a salary range of $60K–$80K depending on experience.

About the Role

This is a high-volume litigation practice representing secured and unsecured creditors across the full recovery lifecycle - from pre-litigation demand through judgment enforcement, bankruptcy, and foreclosure/repossession proceedings. You'll support attorneys across the full docket, gaining exposure to every stage of the collections and recovery process.

What You'll Do

• Debt Collection & Litigation - Draft and prepare pleadings, complaints, motions, and supporting documents for lawsuits filed in state and federal court to obtain judgments on unpaid consumer and commercial debts, under attorney supervision
• Judgment Enforcement - Prepare and process documentation for wage garnishments, bank levies, and property seizures to support collection on judgments
• Pre-Litigation - Draft demand letters and assist with tracking payment plans and structured settlements
• Bankruptcy Support - Assist attorneys representing secured creditors in bankruptcy matters, including preparing motions to lift the automatic stay, replevin filings, and documentation related to claims priority and discharge challenges
• Asset Recovery & Foreclosure - Support real estate foreclosure proceedings and repossession matters (vehicles, inventory, equipment), including case file maintenance and documentation tracking
• Case Management - Maintain case files, track deadlines, prepare correspondence, and ensure documentation integrity and compliance with applicable laws and firm protocols

What We're Looking For

• Paralegal certificate required
• 2+ years of paralegal experience in creditors' rights, collections, or bankruptcy preferred; candidates with strong backgrounds in bankruptcy litigation or insurance defense (ID) support will also be considered
• Comfortable supporting a high-volume docket with strong organizational skills
• Strong drafting, communication, and attention-to-detail skills
• Working knowledge of civil litigation procedures and court rules

Why This Role

• Full-cycle exposure - collections, judgment enforcement, bankruptcy, and foreclosure - not a single-lane practice
• Established firm with a steady, high-volume caseload
• On-site position with an experienced team in Plantation, FL

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $60,000 – $80,000 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: