Collections Paralegal

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals•White Plains, NY

3h•$50,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Collections Paralegal position in our White Plains, NY Office. The Position

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor's degree; paralegal certificate preferred
2+ years of general litigation experience in NYS State Courts
Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload
Advanced Microsoft Office skills required
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment

Nice To Haves

paralegal certificate preferred

Responsibilities

Incorporate new client assignments into case management system and facilitate conflicts checks
Maintain client, debtor, and litigation data within case management system
Draft and prepare summonses, complaints, judgements, executions, motions and other legal documents.
Interact with partner vendors to effectuate service of process for filed complaints
Monitor and maintain court calendar diaries for deadlines and appearances
Communicate with clients to develop supporting information and documentation
Process and document payments by check and credit card
Assist in preparation of reports and responses to data requests