Creditors’ Rights / Collections Paralegal

Apex Staffing•Little Rock, AR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

A growing Little Rock law firm specializing in collections and creditors’ rights is seeking an organized, proactive paralegal to help move cases forward and keep deadlines on track. The role is suited to a self-starter who takes ownership of their work, anticipates next steps, and follows through without frequent reminders. The paralegal supports attorneys on debt collection matters from initial filing through judgment and post-judgment proceedings. The position is in-office, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 to 5:00. Salary is competitive and based on experience. Vision and dental insurance and a company-matching 401(k) are offered; group health insurance is not currently offered. A background check and drug screen are required.

Requirements

Previous paralegal or legal assistant experience.
Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
Initiative to identify what needs attention, prioritize tasks, and keep work moving.
Excellent attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills.
Familiarity with electronic court filing and legal case management software.
Ability to work independently while collaborating with attorneys and coworkers.
Ability to complete a background check and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Debt collection or civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities

Support attorneys with debt collection cases from initial filing through judgment and post-judgment proceedings.
Prepare and organize pleadings, correspondence, and other legal documents for attorney review.
File documents electronically and coordinate service of process.
Maintain case calendars, monitor court deadlines, and follow up on outstanding items.
Track case activity and keep files and case management records accurate and current.
Communicate professionally with clients, courts, process servers, and other parties.
Assist with garnishments, discovery, and other judgment enforcement activities.
Handle sensitive financial and legal information confidentially.