Description

Job Title: Senior Paralegal
Department: Legal
Reports To: VP of Legal and Human Resources
Job Type: Full-Time / Exempt

Company Overview

We are a third-party property management debt agency that has experienced significant growth since our merger in 2012. We are a nationwide collections agency with the best team and culture in the industry, and we strive only to get better as we continue to grow. 

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly experienced and motivated Senior Paralegal to join our legal team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-energy, fast-paced work environment, be a self-starter, and bring strong litigation support expertise with outstanding organizational skills. This role requires a proven ability to manage complex case files in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting. The Senior Paralegal will support attorneys in all phases of litigation and legal operations—particularly in small claims matters—while also contributing to contract support, compliance initiatives, and document management. Experience in debt collection or creditors’ rights is highly preferred.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Litigation & Case Management

• Draft, file, and serve pleadings, motions, affidavits, subpoenas, and related documents in compliance with court rules.
• Prepare and maintain detailed case chronologies and timelines.
• Organize and manage discovery processes, including interrogatories, requests for production, and depositions.

Contract & Legal Operations Support

• Assist with drafting and reviewing standard contracts (e.g., NDAs, service agreements, and various other documents).
• Maintain tracking systems for contract deadlines, renewals, and compliance milestones.
• Support legal research and administrative document preparation.
  

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure legal files are organized, up-to-date, and compliant with applicable regulations.
• Monitor and calendar deadlines, hearings, and court appearances.
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local court rules and e-filing systems.
• Track and monitor changes in laws and regulations impacting creditor’s rights, including the FDCPA, FCRA, and other consumer protection or debt collection laws across all 50 states, and provide updates to attorneys and management.
  

Client & Team Coordination

• Communicate effectively with clients and external parties regarding case status and documentation needs.
• Coordinate with internal departments to facilitate information flow and legal support.
• Assist in providing quality control on legal deliverables.
  

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-approved program required.
• Experience: 7+ years of paralegal experience, with a strong emphasis on litigation and small claims matters.
• Industry Experience: Debt collection or creditors’ rights preferred.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in legal tech systems such as Relativity, CaseMap, Westlaw, and similar tools.
• Compliance Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and state-specific creditor’s rights laws and regulations across all 50 states.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation procedure and rules of discovery.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional time management and attention to detail.
• Bilingual proficiency (Spanish preferred) is a plus.
  

Why Join Us

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Stable work schedule with no evenings or weekends.
• Opportunity to work in a collaborative, growth-oriented legal team.
• A company culture that values initiative, ownership, and exceeding expectations.