Collections & Settlement Paralegal

David Fogel P.C.•Village of Mineola, NY

3d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

David Fogel P.C. is seeking a paralegal with a strong understanding of and meaningful experience in NY civil litigation (commercial debt and MCA cases preferred), judgment enforcement and collections, and settlement negotiations. This is not an entry-level position. The role involves handling negotiating, finalizing, and monitoring settlements, requiring significant client contact, interfacing with adversaries and opposing counsel, and communicating with court representatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the legal process in collections matters, be capable of reviewing, understanding, and summarizing legal files, and possess excellent organizational and detail-oriented skills. The firm emphasizes hiring "awesome" people who get along well with others, take ownership, are happy to help, and can be counted on. The firm aims to create a work environment where employees don't dread coming to work.

Requirements

Strong understanding of and meaningful experience in NY civil litigation (commercial debt and MCA cases preferred).
Strong understanding of and meaningful experience in judgment enforcement and collections.
Strong understanding of and meaningful experience in settlement negotiations.
Strong understanding of the legal process in collections matters.
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
Be organized.
Be detail-oriented.
Be a self-starter and capable of independently handling a caseload.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Email management and organization required.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, Word, Excel (more than just the basics).
1+ years as a paralegal with NY civil/commercial litigation/collections experience including NYSCEF filing.
Desire and demonstrated ability to perform at a high level daily.
Organization and neatness.
Flexibility and ability to work alone and with others.
Great computer (PC) skills.

Nice To Haves

Enjoy a good slice of pizza.
Sense of humor.

Responsibilities

Handling negotiating, finalizing, and monitoring settlements.
Significant client contact.
Interfacing with adversaries and opposing counsel to professionally and effectively negotiate and facilitate settlements.
Communicating with court representatives and others.
Reviewing, understanding, and summarizing legal files.
Independently drafting emails/letters and speaking effectively on the phone.
Collaborating with colleagues.
Email management and organization.
Keeping on top of a busy inbox and task list.
Maintaining documents in electronic filing systems.
Independently handling a caseload.