Discovery Paralegal
About The Position
Scott & Associates, PC is a well-established, multi-state legal recoveries firm. Since our founding in 2000, we’ve grown into a leading force in debt recovery, providing trusted and comprehensive legal solutions for financial institutions nationwide. Our teams are driven, collaborative, and committed to delivering results. We are seeking a motivated Discovery Paralegal to join our Plano, TX-based team. In this role, you will manage the high-volume discovery lifecycle, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely submissions. You will act as the central hub for gathering account evidence, drafting discovery responses, and preparing case files for trial.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of paralegal experience, preferably within creditors' rights, debt collection, or financial services litigation.
- Associate degree, Bachelor's degree, or a Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program.
- Proficiency with legal research, electronic filing systems (Texas Efile portal), and case management software.
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong legal writing skills, and the ability to comfortably manage a high-volume case portfolio.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and state consumer protection statutes.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel for tracking volume metrics and data verification. Additionally proficiency in Microsoft Word and PDF documents with Word Perfect skills a plus
Responsibilities
- Draft discovery documents: Prepare interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admissions, and responses to consumer defense discovery.
- Manage evidence compilation: Review account notes, chain of title, billing statements, and credit agreements to substantiate outstanding debts.
- Coordinate verification: Work directly with internal operations to secure accurate corporate verifications and affidavits.
- Maintain case tracking: Monitor federal and state court discovery deadlines using firm case management software to prevent defaults or sanctions.
- Identify deficiency gaps: Review incoming discovery from opposing counsel and identify incomplete answers or missing asset documentation.
- Execute electronic filing: Organize, redact, and electronically file finalized discovery documents with state, federal, and bankruptcy courts.
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- 401(k) with employer match
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
