Paralegal II

Kapitus•Washington, DC

4h•$48,400 - $77,700

About The Position

The Paralegal II supports the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel with complex legal, litigation, collections, bankruptcy, judgment-enforcement, settlement, compliance, and corporate-administration matters, as well as high-level administrative tasks. The role independently manages advanced legal-support workflows, coordinates with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and retained counsel, and serves as a primary day-to-day trainer and workflow resource for Paralegal I employees and new hires. It offers exposure to the financial services industry and work alongside senior management. The posting notes that an ideal candidate is considering or attending law school, is an independent thinker, is self-motivated, and is willing to learn. The position also includes training and reviewing junior-team work, creating and maintaining job aids and process materials, and identifying workflow gaps and opportunities for improvement. Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or a subsidiary has an established physical presence.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PACER, and e-filing systems such as NYSCEF and similar systems.
Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment.
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize projects and complete multiple tasks on schedule.
Ability to work productively under minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment.
Proactive team player able to work efficiently during periods of ambiguity.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organization.
Highly organized, precise, and proactive, with the ability to shift attention quickly and accurately between matters.
Personable and capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Considering or attending law school.

Responsibilities

Draft, review, and coordinate advanced legal documents—including motions, complaints, affidavits, discovery materials, and other case-related documents—for attorney review and filing.
Work with Collections to draft, review, and distribute settlement and forbearance agreements; verify accuracy and completeness, perform quality control, and facilitate execution.
Review TLO reports and confirm their accuracy within Platform or its successor system.
Independently manage assigned complex and escalated litigation and collection matters, including new information, litigation tracking, ad hoc activities, and settlements; escalate legal-strategy decisions to attorneys.
Prepare and coordinate subpoenas for attorney review, then file and distribute them to outside counsel and other stakeholders.
Intake, brief, cross-check, and analyze case information, litigation history, financial information, discovery materials, and related documentation to support litigation positions and recovery efforts.
Validate complaint and judgment amounts for accuracy, perform quality control, and escalate discrepancies for amendments when warranted.
Organize arguments and prepare documentation to keep legal, collections, litigation teams, and local counsel informed about current and pending cases.
Maintain accurate and timely Platform or successor-system records, including notes, documents, checklists, queues, and case updates.
Collaborate with Collections on bankruptcies, receiverships, estates, litigation, mediation, and judgments.
Attend hearings, compile and manage documentation, review motions, and support in-depth responses to discovery.
Collaborate with retained counsel on active legal matters and coordinate litigation outside New York, including counsel communications, case tracking, deadline monitoring, document coordination, and internal stakeholder updates.
Review procedural escalations from Legal Collections and Collections and provide guidance on established litigation, settlement, judgment-enforcement, and documentation workflows.
Coordinate judgment-enforcement and settlement processes, identify follow-up actions, maintain complete case records, and assist with procedure improvements.
Train Paralegal I employees and new hires through hands-on training, exercises, and process overviews covering litigation tracking, filings, settlement documentation, subpoena workflows, system documentation, checklists, and escalation protocols.
Review assigned junior-team work for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to procedures; provide coaching, feedback, and additional training as needed.
Create and maintain job aids, checklists, process guides, and training materials in coordination with the Paralegal III / Manager and attorneys.
Identify and raise process gaps, recurring training or workflow issues, and opportunities for enhancement; recommend improvements to the Paralegal III / Manager.

Benefits

Competitive salary range of $48,400–$77,700 annually; final salary depends on factors including geographic location, skills, and experience.
Eligibility for annual incentive compensation of up to 10%.
Medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare, with multiple coverage levels.
UnitedHealthcare perks, including Sweat Equity, a Calm App subscription, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
Flexible Spending Account for qualified medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, or dependent-care expenses.
Lifestyle Spending Account for eligible physical, mental, and financial well-being expenses.
Company-paid basic short-term and long-term disability insurance and vision insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance and enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage; Colonial accident and hospitalization insurance options.
Company-paid maternity and parental leave beyond state-mandated policies.
Pre-tax commuter benefits for parking and commuting expenses.
LifeBalance membership with discounts on outdoor activities, arts, health, and fitness, plus pet and car insurance discounts, LegalShield financial services, and relaxation and stress-management tools.
Plum Benefits discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
Tuition reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career-development events through Kapitus Academy.
Reimbursement for work-related travel.
Paid time off and sick time.
401(k) plan through Fidelity, with a 25% company match on employee contributions up to 6% of annual salary.