Collection Paralegal

Leading Northeast Indiana law firm is seeking an experienced Collection Paralegal to provide outstanding client services in a high-volume area. We provide an atmosphere for our staff that encourages family, courtesy towards others, and excellence in all we do. We offer competitive pay and outstanding benefits.

Key Responsibilities

Case Management & Compliance

• Monitor delinquent accounts across pre-litigation, lawsuit, and judgment enforcement phases.
• Review financial case files to verify outstanding balances and supporting paperwork.
• Strictly follow the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and local collection statutes.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date tracking logs of all account actions and touchpoints.

Drafting & Court Filing

• Draft demand letters, civil complaints, motions, and discovery requests.
• Prepare post-judgment remedies including wage garnishments, bank levies, and property liens.
• Execute electronic filing (e-filing) of legal documents with local and state courts.
• Coordinate the timely service of process for summonses and subpoenas.

Skip Tracing & Asset Research

• Perform skip tracing using data tools to locate elusive debtors.
• Investigate employment, bank accounts, and real estate ownership to secure assets.
• Order and review credit reports or public asset registries.

Communication & Negotiation

• Contact debtors professionally to discuss outstanding obligations.
• Negotiate authorized settlement agreements or structured payment schedules.
• Answer incoming inquiries from clients, opposing counsel, and court clerks

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Experience:

• Microsoft Office: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person