Paralegal (in office Erlanger, KY)

Stenger & Stenger Pc; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision benefits (≥

401k retirement plan

Paid holidays and generous time off

Firm provided life and disability ins.

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Stenger & Stenger P.C. in Erlanger, KY is seeking a Paralegal to support our legal team with a wide range of tasks. The role collaborates with attorneys, county clerks, judges, and client employers to manage case files and assist in drafting pleadings and filings.

The ideal candidate holds an associate degree or paralegal certificate, with 2+ years of paralegal experience and solid Microsoft Office skills. Experience in creditors' rights and civil litigation is preferred; strong communication

Qualifications

• Paralegal or legal support role with 2+ years preferred.
• Associate's degree or paralegal certificate required.
• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures and documentation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in creditors' rights and civil litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond promptly to instructions from attorneys and supervisors.
• Maintain account files and assist with case management.
• Draft documents and legal pleadings.
• Update case files with court/vendor information.
• Review correspondences and assemble exhibits.

Skills

Legal terminology

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

About Us:

Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across multiple states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:

• Hard Work


• Innovation


• Teamwork


• Performance


• Excellence

About the Role:

The Paralegal position based in our Erlanger, KY office plays a critical role in supporting our legal team by managing a wide range of legal and administrative tasks. This role is essential to the team and responsible for assisting and supporting their state attorneys in his/her duties by performing paralegal and administrative duties. Team members frequently communicate and collaborate with other legal team members including attorneys, county clerks, judges, and consumer’s places of employment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.


• Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role.


• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.


• Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation standards.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• 1-3 years' experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation preferred

Responsibilities:

• Prompt response and execution of instruction from state attorney, direct supervisor, secondary supervisor, Collections Manager, Client Relations Manager, Director of Compliance, Director of Operations, and/or President.


• Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in the maintenance of account files.


• Assist state attorney in drafting documents and legal pleadings.


• Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in file maintenance by updating the case files with court/vendor information.


• Review drafted correspondences/pleadings, assemble documentation, redact and assemble case exhibits.

Why Join Us?

At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:

• Competitive compensation


• Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days


• 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service


• Paid holidays and generous time off


• Firm provided life and disability insurance


• Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges