The Junior Paralegal supports collection attorneys, manages litigation and collections matters, and provides administrative support to the Legal department.
Junior Paralegal
Position Summary
This position reports to the Legal Operations Manager and is part of the Legal and Compliance Department where initiative, enthusiasm, and collaboration are critical. Our primary focus is on helping protect the company against undue risk exposure. The Junior Paralegal will handle a variety of litigation and collections matters and support the department’s overall legal and compliance objectives.
A Day in the Life of a Junior Paralegal
- Supporting collection attorneys in resolving disputed accounts, including facilitating communications and document support
- Tracking escalated collection accounts and litigation dockets
- Preparing and filing pleadings, motions, and other court documents
- Coordinate with internal and outside counsel litigation teams on case files, docketing, court filings, and discovery requests
- Assisting with discovery requests, subpoenas, and other legal inquiries
- Providing administrative support to the Legal department
What You Have
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience, preferably at a significant law firm, within an in-house legal department, and/or as collections paralegal in the financial services industry (commercial lending or alternative finance experience, a plus).
- Strong Organization skills
- Experience in managing numerous accounts and/or litigations
- Superior written and verbal communication skills
- Skill in handling evolving priorities in a dynamic environment in a thoughtful and practical manner.
- Ability to relate well to co-workers and build effective business partnerships.
The Benefits of Working for Fora Financial:
- A good work/life balance
- Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
- 401K Match
- Life Insurance at No Cost to Employees
- Generous Time Off Plan Including Rollover Vacation Days
- Commuter Benefits
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
Fora Financial New York, New York, USA Office
1385 Broadway, 15th Floor, New York, NY, United States, 10018
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