Creditor Rights Collections Legal Assistant/Paralegal

Southlaw P C•Overland Park, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

SouthLaw, P.C., a nationally recognized leader in the mortgage banking and creditor’s rights industry, seeks an energetic, highly motivated and results-oriented Collections Paralegal in the Firm’s Overland Park, KS office. We are looking for a candidate who has excellent organization, communication and attention to detail skills, ability to work independently and proactively, as well as an ability to prioritize. The Firm specializes in foreclosure, bankruptcy, evictions, real estate collections and related civil litigation. Experience in this area is welcome but not required as we will train on the job. Compensation includes a full benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and competency for the position. For more information about the Firm, visit www.southlaw.com .

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
1 plus years of applicable legal experience required
Intermediate knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs
Strong data entry and word processing skills
Eligible to work in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience in Collections and Creditor Rights helpful but not required

Responsibilities

Document Preparation: Prepare legal documents such as demand letters, Complaints, Motions, and settlement agreements.
Retrieve, review and analyze documents provided by the client to ensure their accuracy in order to prepare the legal documents. Documents to be reviewed may include detailed client screen prints, contract documents, or account statements.
Research for missing information and documents, and request from client, if needed.
Edit and revise documents as instructed by Attorney and Client.
Case Management: File legal documents with the court using the appropriate method for filing County.
Maintain calendar of pending hearing dates, times, and locations.
Prepare Attorney for hearings, receive hearing results from Attorney and Court, and communicate results to the client.
Retrieve, review, and analyze all incoming mail received through the physical mail or through the Court’s Electronic Case Filing system.
Make Attorneys and/or clients aware of any situation(s) that may require attention.
Communicate, negotiate settlements, and otherwise work with opposing counsel on matters requiring you to do so.
File Maintenance: Record all forms of communication from and to the Client by updating the Firm’s internal case-management system, CaseMax.
Image and label documents necessary for document preparation to the Firm’s image center.
Communicate effectively with the Attorney, Client, and docket clerk to resolve issues as they arise.
Serve as backup to fellow employees.