Collections Paralegal

**Job Description - Collections Paralegal**

Regenesys is seeking to hire a paralegal to assist with our debt collection department. You will be supporting our practice by preparing documents like standard court pleadings, documents and affidavits and legal correspondence, as well as organizing and maintaining files. You may also be asked to file pleadings with court clerks and help prepare for trials by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as required.
- Be able to use Microsoft Word very well and format documents
- Type fast
- Be able to draft debt collection pleading and documents
- Have experience dealing with arrear levy collection (collection levies for sectional title schemes)

Key areas of Responsibility:

- Preparing debt collection pleading, documents and affidavits
- Typing documents and pleadings
- Keeping records
- Billing
- Organizing and maintaining documents in a paper and electronic filing system.
- Keeping electronic filing systems and physical files up to date.
- Meeting with attorneys, and other professionals to talk about case details.
- Filing pleadings with court clerk.
- Helping prepare for trial by organizing exhibits and assisting with other tasks as needed.
- Preparing briefs,, pleadings, appeals, and other legal documents.
- Gathering and analyzing statutes, decisions, and legal articles, codes, documents and other data.
- Keeping systems, templates and documents up-to-date on an electronic platform

**Paralegal Requirements**:

- BA would be advantageous or any admin degree / course / experience and any debt collection experience would be advantageous
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Must be able to effectively multi-task, manage time-sensitive documents and have exceptional organizational skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to function effectively in a busy, team-oriented environment.

**Salary**: market related and commensurate with experience.