Description

We are seeking an experienced Paralegal to support our attorneys in Real Estate Law, Litigation, and Debt Collections matters. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant experience and be able to manage files, coordinate filings and other documents for litigation and/or transactional matters, prepare legal documents for attorney review, and communicate professionally with clients, debtors, court personnel, and other parties within a fast-paced work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Debt Collections & Recovery: Prepare drafts of written communications, including demand letters, payment agreements, complaints, and entry of judgment documents; manage high-volume collection workflows under attorney supervision. Communicate professionally with debtors and clients related to debt collections.  Prepare and coordinate post-judgment enforcement mechanisms, including wage garnishments, bank levies, writs of execution, and debtor examinations for attorney review.
• Real Estate Transactions: Assist attorneys with residential real estate transactions, including drafting communications, coordinating closings, handling of all pre-closing procedures, and closing document preparation.
• Litigation & Public Records: Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery for collections and other litigation for attorney review. Conduct asset/title searches, and municipal/land record searches. File pleadings and motions with Courts of Common Pleas and the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.  
• Communication: Serve as a direct point of contact for clients, debtors and court staff, while tracking deadlines, statutory notice periods and court dates.

Skills & Abilities

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Efficient time management under strict filing deadlines.  
• Strong work ethic and punctuality.
• Great attitude and excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team or independently.
• Ability to follow tasks through to completion within established deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or legal assistant experience, with direct focus on real estate transactions and debt collection litigation.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies.
• ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate preferred.
• Notary registration preferred but not required.
• General understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), state debt collection statutes, and real estate closing procedures.
• Experience with legal research tools (LexisNexis), debt collection management software, county land recording portals, e-filing systems, and Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary based on experience  
• Benefits: Health insurance contribution; retirement benefits and employer match contributions; paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.