Senior Legal Specialist - Card Litigation

Capital One • McLean, VA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Legal Department is seeking an experienced paralegal (known as “Legal Specialist” at Capital One) to assist in managing defensive litigation for the Card Litigation portfolio. The Senior Legal Specialist will report to a lawyer on the card litigation team and manage a portfolio of litigation matters. Each role will involve interaction with internal business associates and with internal and external legal counsel.

Requirements

• Knowledge of consumer finance laws, collection laws and regulations
• Excellent problem solving, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently
• Excellent communication and influencing skills, both written and verbal
• Capability to anticipate and resolve problems quickly and independently
• The ability to work in a fast paced environment, properly prioritize workload, and meet litigation deadlines.
• Enthusiasm and willingness to assume increased responsibility
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent certification
• At least 2 years of experience in a paralegal role, in an in-house legal department or law firm

Nice To Haves

• 3+ years of paralegal experience with either an in-house legal department or law firm, with preference to a background in litigation
• 1+ years of experience managing external legal counsel
• 2+ years of experience using either Google Workspace (formerly G Suite – Gmail and Google Docs and Drive) or Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analyzing defensive litigation matters
• Analyzing complaints, significant matters, motions, discovery, disputes, and fraud claims
• Performing research to independently gather internal documents and information relevant to cases
• Maintaining litigation case files, including pleadings, discovery, and correspondence
• Supporting internal and external legal counsel in identifying relevant account information and developing litigation strategies
• Managing interactions with external counsel and performing necessary research to respond to complaints, counterclaims and discovery requests
• In some matters, interfacing and negotiating with opposing parties or counsel and/or co-defendants or their counsel.
• Working a high volume caseload, managing competing priorities, and meeting litigation deadlines
• Working cases in an efficient and effective way to mitigate risk for the company
• Working with internal legal counsel and/or business clients to improve existing business practices and procedures
• Supporting team with monthly reporting responsibilities to internal business associates

Benefits

• performance based incentive compensation, which may include cash bonus(es) and/or long term incentives (LTI)
• comprehensive, competitive, and inclusive set of health, financial and other benefits that support your total well-being

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED