What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Paralegal position at CrossCheck, Inc.?
Job Details
Description
The Collections Paralegal’s primary purpose is to provide litigation support for the Department’s attorneys.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Assist attorney with pre-litigation legal collections, including drafting collection letters, dispute investigation, and responding to consumer complaints
- Prepare and file legal documents with the Courts (such as complaints, responsive pleadings, motions, etc.)
- Manage service of process function
- Manage the department’s outside legal placements
- Provide support for post-judgment asset search and levy, securing writs and levies, judgment renewals, calculating costs and interest, and payments
- Assist with maintaining the Legal Department’s Litigation calendar
- Answer the Legal Department phone and process legal mail
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with other employees
- Ability to meet department attendance requirements
- Ability to work effectively under departmental pressure/stress situations
MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Basic knowledge of and familiarity with relevant laws and regulations applicable to the Company and legal department functions
- Performs other similar or associated duties as necessary to accomplish job objectives in an effective manner as assigned by Management or as responsibilities necessitate
Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB
- Administrative Assistant education or training
- Legal office experience
- Paralegal certificate preferred
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Must be very detail oriented and organized
- Need proficient English and grammar, typing and computer skills, ability to perform basic math
- Proficient in MS Office programs
- Maintain confidentiality as outlined in the company's Confidentiality Agreement
- Work well independently and as part of a team
- Convey professionalism in all day-to-day activities
LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE REQUIRED TO PERFORM THE JOB
- Paralegal certificate preferred
- Valid driver license (for occasional court runs)
Optio Solutions, LLC. is a company focused on improving the ROI of clients and protecting their brands via extensive financial services experience, advanced technology, certified data security, legal compliance and professionally designated staff. Optio is a member of ACA International and the California Association of Collectors. The agency has offices in Petaluma, Calif. and Fargo, N.D.
Optio Solutions, LLC. offers Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and AD&D benefits as well as 401(k) with company match. Paid time off includes Holidays, Sick, Vacation and Birthday. Optio Solutions, LLC. offers team-oriented departments and a diverse group of friendly, motivated people. We enjoy a business-casual work place, contests, events and more! EOE
Salary : $28 - $30
