NOW HIRING- Paralegal in Philadelphia (DIRECT HIRE)
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Paralegal to join one of our clients in Philadelphia. The role will support the Municipal Creditors’ Rights practice group. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, be extremely detail oriented, and be willing to learn in a fast paced environment
Job Details
Terms: Direct Hire
Schedule: Mon – Fri 8:30a – 5:00p (ON SITE)
Salary: $50,000 - $55,000 per year
What You’ll Do
Your responsibilities will include:
- Prepare Legal Pleadings and Responses.
- Maintain a calendar for scheduling items of importance and required follow-up.
- Prepare directions for service of legal documents upon Defendants.
- Work efficiently in conjunction with Clients, Courts and Local Government Offices.
- Prepare and mail large quantities of legal pleadings and correspondence.
- E-file documentation with the Department of Court Records.
- Review legal dockets on the Department of Court Records website, Pacer and Lexis Nexis research.
- Database entry, including account review maintenance and updates.
- Analysis of large amounts of data to produce internal and external reports
What We’re Looking For
Qualifications include:
- Bachelor’s or Associate Degree preferred.
- Minimum 3-5 years of Paralegal Experience.
- Knowledge of Pennsylvania Municipal Claims and Tax Liens Law, Mortgage Foreclosure, Allegheny County Sheriff’s Sale and other collection experience a plus.
- Create and review legal documents accurately and efficiently.
- Organize and file paper copies of legal documents.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize.
- Update and utilize multiple tracking charts simultaneously.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with all levels of personnel.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to excel under pressure.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Pacer and Lexis Nexis.
- Bilingual candidates are preferred.
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