Collections Paralegal- 3673726

AMS Staffing•Tysons Corner, VA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our client is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented Collections Paralegal with a minimum of 7 years of litigation and debt recovery experience. The ideal candidate possesses deep familiarity with both Virginia and Washington, D.C. court systems, local rules, and post-judgment enforcement mechanisms. The Collections Paralegal will support our client’s legal team by managing a robust portfolio of collection accounts from pre-litigation through post-judgment recovery, ensuring full compliance with federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of litigation and debt recovery experience.
Deep familiarity with both Virginia and Washington, D.C. court systems, local rules, and post-judgment enforcement mechanisms.
Proficient knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Virginia and D.C. debt collection laws, and the U.S. Bankruptcy Code (Chapters 7, 11, and 13).
Ability to ensure all collection and communication activities strictly adhere to the FDCPA, Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), and applicable state-level consumer protection laws.
Experience with legal software tools such as LexisNexis, Accurint, and PACER, as well as familiarity with court electronic filing systems in Virginia and D.C.
Experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment in which the candidate performed some of the responsibilities outlined above.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Nice To Haves

BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent experience.
Paralegal certificate and/or certification from an internationally recognized compliance body preferred.

Responsibilities

Organizing and coordinating a high volume of collection matters, with 100+ matters per month.
Drafting demand letters, summons, complaints, affidavits of debt, discovery requests/responses, motions, and post-judgment remedies, including garnishments, liens, writs of execution, and debtor interrogatories.
Monitoring dockets, court deadlines, and case statuses across Virginia state courts, D.C. courts, and bankruptcy courts.
Communicating effectively with debtors, clients, opposing counsel, and the court both orally and in writing.
Keeping client status reports updated and accurately and timely communicating updates to HOA/CA clients.
Taking a lead role in all clerical and paralegal responsibilities related to the collections practice group.
Providing light overflow support to the firm as needed, including filing, reception coverage, or backup support.