Internal Legal Collection Paralegal I
About The Position
The Paralegal I – Internal Legal provides support and assistance to the company’s in-house legal group under close attorney supervision. This position will be responsible for using their knowledge and skills to assist in supporting the company’s attorneys in legal collections. The Paralegal I – Internal Legal is expected to be knowledgeable about, and supportive of, the company’s mission and values, its policies and procedures and its ethical and compliance standards. The position will report to staff/corporate counsel and will collaborate with other in-house counsel, paralegals, and outside attorneys in pursuit of company goals and objectives. Assigned matters for the Paralegal I – Internal Legal will be routine in nature with established policies and procedures and no variance from standard process.
Requirements
- High School Diploma
- 0-3 years of relevant legal collections experience
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Current authorization to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Nice To Haves
- Associate's degree
- Paralegal Certificate or equivalent
Responsibilities
- Learns the Internal Legal processes, including preparing lawsuits and judgment enforcement pleadings, assembling suit-related documents and facts, composing discovery requests and/or responses, and supporting unique projects as assigned.
- Determines courses of action related to Internal Legal based on guidelines.
- Directly follows standard practices and procedures when determining appropriate action on Internal Legal issues of low risk/complexity (issues on which answers can readily be obtained).
- Applies knowledge and basic problem-solving techniques to define and resolve issues of lower risk and complexity related to Internal Legal work.
- Performs tasks related to contested litigation including preparing cases for trials and motion practices.
- Is responsible to handle emails to group email inboxes.
- Other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Monthly incentives or annual bonus
- Paid training and development programs
- Promote-from-within philosophy
- Informal accolades
- Formal company-wide awards and prizes
- Tuition Assistance
- Comprehensive healthcare plans and options
- Fitness membership reimbursements
- Weight watchers
- Wellness rewards Program
- Up to eight hours of paid time off each year to volunteer
- Volunteer grants and matching financial donations
- Retirement Savings
- Company paid leave for new parents
- New parent flex time
- Child back-up care options
- Company-sponsored team-building events
- Paid and floating holidays
- Generous paid-time-off
- Wellness and mental health initiatives
- Support volunteerism
- Environmental efforts
- Leadership training
- Skill-building
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
