Collections Paralegal | Temporary

The Ford Agency is actively seeking an experienced collections Paralegal to join a busy and successful boutique firm in Tysons, VA. The successful candidate will have solid experience with the VA and DC court systems and have strong familiarity with post-judgement enforcement mechanisms. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial firm that values both a strong work ethic and a great work-life balance! This temporary position is open immediately and does have the potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities Include:

• Draft demand letters, complaints, summons, affidavits of debt, discover requestions, motions, etc.
• Monitor deadlines and dockets with VA, DC, and bankruptcy courts.
• Directly communicate with clients, debtors, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Take ownership of the organization and coordination of collections matters for the practice group

Qualifications Include:

• Strong knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), VA and DC debt collection laws and US Bankruptcy Code ( Chapters 7,11,13)
• BA or BS degree, Paralegal certificate preferred
• 2+ years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department in a collections capacity

Compensation:

• $32/hr+

Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation.

The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients.

To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com.