Washington State Paralegal Association

JOB DESCRIPTION: COLLECTION PARALEGAL

This position performs the functions of a Collections Paralegal and supports several attorneys in a small law office setting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable becoming the main point of contact for clients, homeowners, managers, vendors and escrow agents. Drafting documents for attorneys, filing and recording documents with different counties, obtaining legal documents from public sources, monitoring client and homeowner information, maintaining client files and other duties as assigned.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft initial legal pleadings

• Draft demand letters and ledgers

• Draft Payoffs

• Track and enter billable time into client management and accounting software

• Monitor Trustee Sales and Bankruptcy

• Prepare status updates to clients

• Help clients with reconciliations

• Create and maintain case files

• Answers phones

• Track attorney deadlines by keeping organized schedules and providing timely reminders

• Conduct legal research when needed

• Coordinates Legal Messenger Deliveries

  QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 2 years experience as a paralegal or related field

• Bachelor's degree or relevant combination of education and experience

• Paralegal certificate a plus

• Highly organized, proactive, resourceful and able to meet deadlines

• Ability to clearly and courteously communicate in person, by email and telephone

• Proof of full vaccination upon acceptance of position

  PAY: $28-$35/hour DOE HOURS: Full time; In-person BENEFITS:

• Up to $150 in monthly parking reimbursement

• Healthcare – 100% Employee Premium Coverage

• 401k

• Competitive PTO

• Performance Bonuses

  Serious inquiries to: wschneider@pstlawyers.com
  1200 Fifth Avenue, Suite 1550, Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 403-1933 fax (206) 858-6368 www.pstlawyers.com