Consumer Legal Group · 2 days ago
Paralegal (Negotiations)
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $65K/yr
2+ years expConsumer Legal Group is a dynamic law firm located in the Financial District, dedicated to assisting Americans in fighting their debt and achieving financial freedom. They are seeking a skilled paralegal to provide vital support to clients, manage a caseload, and settle and negotiate accounts to achieve favorable outcomes. The role requires strong communication skills, the ability to comprehend complex legal concepts, and excellent customer service.
ConsultingDebt CollectionsLegal
Responsibilities
Maintain professional relationships with clients and coworkers
Handle client inquiries and correspondence with both compassion, accuracy, confidentiality
Communicate effectively to a variety of parties: including but not limited to clients, opposing counsel, co-workers, attorneys, and any other external parties
Settle and negotiate accounts to receive a favorable outcome for our clients
Ability to comprehend complex legal concepts and convey them clearly to clients
Conduct legal research using various resources to gather relevant information for cases, contracts, and legal opinions
Time-management and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Share findings to increase team knowledge
Draft, review, and organize all correspondence and documentation ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to company and legal guidelines
Ensuring client files organization, availability and readiness for trial
Maintain and update legal databases, filing systems, and document repositories, ensuring easy retrieval and accurate recordkeeping
Assist in conducting due diligence reviews and compliance checks to ensure legal and regulatory requirements are constantly met
Communicate case updates to attorneys proactively
Attend relevant training sessions to enhance professional knowledge and skills
Enhance team knowledge as well as your own personal/professional skill set
Qualification
Required
Minimum 2-3 years' experience working in a firm required
Bachelor's degree in Paralegal studies or similar, Paralegal Certification; or an equivalent mix of education and experience
Concise and empathetic communicator with customer service skills
Uphold the highest standards of professional ethics, integrity, and confidentiality
Ability to work independently while adhering to deadlines and maintaining a high level of productivity
Participate in fostering a positive and cooperative work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to comprehend complex legal concepts and convey them clearly to clients
Ability to concentrate for periods
Preferred
Experience settling and negotiating
Ability to juggle multiple priorities within tight time constraints
Adaptable and comfortable with a level of change as a growing company
Strong understanding of legal concepts, procedures, and terminology
Familiarity with legal research methods and resources
Attention to detail to maintain accurate client records
Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with the capacity to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Company
Consumer Legal Group
Consumer Legal Group offers legal help for consumer debt, creditor harassment, and debt collection issues.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase