Real Estate Tax Paralegal — Case & Filing Specialist

keystonecollects; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Collects in the United States seeks a Paralegal for its in-house law department to support attorneys by preparing legal pleadings, organizing case files, and coordinating filings across county courts for delinquent real estate tax matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and dependable follow-through, with responsibilities spanning document management, court filings, and research to aid case progression.

Qualifications

• Associate degree and paralegal certificate required.
• 1–3 years of professional work experience in a law firm or in-house legal department.
• Familiarity with Pennsylvania courts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft legal pleadings including complaints, motions, affidavits and service documents.
• File court documents electronically across Pennsylvania counties and track outcomes.
• Organize digital and physical case files and maintain indexing.
• Support attorneys with hearing preparation and deadline management.
• Monitor case progress and communicate critical updates to attorneys.
• Coordinate with counties, tax claim bureaus, sheriffs, and third parties.
• Perform data entry and maintain accurate property and payment records.
• Conduct basic title checks and gather property information for pleadings.

Skills

Strong writing skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple court dead

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-vo

Education

Associate degree

Paralegal certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Document management systems

Job description

Keystone Collects in the United States seeks a Paralegal for its in-house law department to support attorneys by preparing legal pleadings, organizing case files, and coordinating filings across county courts for delinquent real estate tax matters.

The role emphasizes accuracy, organization, and dependable follow-through, with responsibilities spanning document management, court filings, and research to aid case progression.