Paralegal

Role Overview

• Assist the onshore paralegal team with all phases of commercial litigation, from pre-suit through trial and appeal
• Draft, format, proofread, and finalize legal documents including complaints, answers, motions, discovery requests and responses, subpoenas, and stipulations
• Prepare and organize exhibits, binders, and supporting documentation for hearings, depositions, and trial
• Monitor case deadlines and docketing to ensure no filing or response date is missed
• Support the commercial collections department in managing a high-volume portfolio of collection matters
• Draft and prepare collection-related pleadings including complaints, default judgment motions, writs of garnishment, and writs of execution
• Track the status of active collection cases from filing through judgment and post-judgment enforcement
• Prepare and process correspondence to debtors, opposing parties, and courts as directed
• Assist with the preparation and organization of documentation related to accounts receivable, judgments, and payment records
• Coordinate with clients and internal team members on collection status updates and case activity
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case files and records across all assigned matters
• Track court deadlines, statute of limitations dates, hearing dates, and response deadlines using the firm's docketing and case management systems
• Flag upcoming deadlines to the supervising attorney and onshore paralegal team with sufficient lead time
• Organize and maintain digital case files in a consistent, retrievable format
• Assist with the preparation and organization of discovery including interrogatories, requests for production, requests for admission, and responses
• Review and organize document productions and assist with privilege log preparation
• Coordinate with e-discovery vendors or internal teams for document review and production as needed
• Prepare deposition summaries, chronologies, and witness outlines as directed
• Provide reliable, organized support to the onshore paralegal and attorney teams to reduce administrative burden and improve workflow efficiency
• Handle client communication and correspondence as directed and within defined scope
• Assist with intake of new matters including opening files, conflict checks, and initial documentation
• Perform other paralegal and legal administrative tasks as assigned by supervising attorneys or the onshore paralegal team

Requirements

• 2 or more years of paralegal experience in a litigation setting — commercial litigation or collections experience is strongly preferred
• Experience drafting legal documents including pleadings, motions, discovery, and correspondence
• Familiarity with commercial collections processes including post-judgment enforcement is a significant advantage
• Excellent written communication skills — your documents are accurate, well-organized, and require minimal revision
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills — you manage deadline-driven work across multiple matters without error
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment while maintaining close coordination with an onshore team