Collections and Litigation Paralegal

Truliant Federal Credit Union • Winston-Salem, NC

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About The Position

The Collections and Litigation Paralegal at Truliant Federal Credit Union is responsible for providing comprehensive legal support to the Legal Counsel, focusing on collections litigation and compliance responsibilities. This role involves assisting with lawsuits, preparing legal documents, conducting legal research, and providing administrative support to ensure the effective operation of the legal department.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or Associate's degree in Paralegal Studies or equivalent experience required.
• A minimum of 5 years previous litigation paralegal experience, with 3 years in collections matters strongly preferred.
• Paralegal Certificate or Associate's degree in paralegal studies strongly preferred.
• Licensed Notary required.
• Previous experience with powers of attorney, estate matters, and trusts preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, including presentation, persuasion, and negotiation.
• Advanced computer skills, including MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to create presentations, forms, charts, graphs, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
• Superior interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with legal drafting and document preparation.
• Knowledge of legal compliance and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the filing and successful completion of collections lawsuits including lawsuits for money judgments and repossession of collateral.
• Monitor collections lawsuits and associated deadlines.
• Ensure that filings for collections lawsuits include required notices and disclosures.
• Prepare and interpret legal documents, contracts, and leases for review, approval, and use by the General Counsel and Legal Counsel.
• Organize and prepare legal files and memoranda for General Counsel and Legal Counsel.
• Assist General Counsel and Legal Counsel in answering daily questions from operations on trusts, deceased accounts, powers of attorney, payable on death beneficiaries, and other legal aspects of day-to-day operations.
• Assist General Counsel and Legal Counsel with handling and filing of Estate Claims.
• Review subpoenas and summons in accordance with applicable law and advise Legal Assistant on responses.
• Assist the Legal Assistant with processing tax levies and garnishments, as needed.
• Conduct legal research and analysis using various law sources under the supervision of the Legal Counsel.
• Act as a liaison between Truliant and outside Counsel needed for various areas of expertise.
• Provide administrative support to the General Counsel and Legal Counsel, including drafting correspondence and proofing various documents for accuracy.
• Research member account history and perform document research upon request by General Counsel and Legal Counsel.
• Serve as the legal and compliance backup in the Truliant Library Process Control Workflow by reviewing and ensuring the legitimacy and accuracy of new documents and changes to existing documents prior to implementation.
• Assist General Counsel, Legal Counsel, and senior management with special assignments and projects as needed.

Benefits

• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Credit Intermediation and Related Activities
• Education Level: Associate degree