Collection Paralegal/Legal Assistant

**Job Summary** Snellings Law LLC is a rapidly growing creditor\-rights and collection law firm located in Parsippany, New Jersey. We are seeking a motivated, organized, and detail\-oriented **Collection Paralegal / Legal Assistant** to join our team. This position will support attorneys in all stages of the collection and litigation process, from placement of new accounts through suit, judgment, post\-judgment enforcement, payment arrangements, and file resolution. The ideal candidate is comfortable working in a fast\-paced environment, managing a high volume of files, meeting deadlines, and accurately maintaining detailed account and case information. Experience in **creditor's rights, debt collection, civil litigation, or a law firm environment** is preferred, but we are willing to train the right candidate who demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, professionalism, and an ability to learn quickly. We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including 401(k), health benefits, paid holidays, and paid personal/vacation time. **Responsibilities** Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: * Assist attorneys with a high\-volume portfolio of creditor collection and litigation matters * Review new collection placements and supporting documentation for completeness and accuracy * Assist with opening new files and entering creditor, debtor, account, balance, and claim information into the firm's case\-management system * Prepare collection and litigation correspondence * Assist in drafting complaints, answers, certifications, motions, discovery requests and responses, and other litigation documents * Prepare and process documents relating to default judgments and other court applications * Assist with post\-judgment collection and enforcement proceedings * Prepare documents relating to writs of execution, bank levies, wage executions, information subpoenas, turnover applications, and other judgment\-enforcement remedies, as applicable * Monitor court dockets, filing deadlines, hearing dates, judgment activity, and other case deadlines * Electronically file pleadings, motions, and other documents with New Jersey courts * Maintain accurate balances, payment histories, settlement information, and case notes * Process and document payments, settlements, payment arrangements, and file status changes * Communicate professionally with clients regarding account status, litigation activity, payments, settlements, and file developments * Communicate with courts, court personnel, opposing counsel, debtors, and other parties as appropriate * Assist attorneys in responding to debtor disputes and requests for account documentation * Obtain and organize contracts, invoices, statements, applications, payment histories, guarantees, and other documents necessary to support collection claims * Assist with discovery, including preparation and organization of interrogatories, document demands, admissions, and discovery responses * Calendar and monitor statutes of limitation, court deadlines, appearances, and follow\-up dates * Assist with settlement documentation, including settlement agreements, stipulations, consent judgments, and dismissals * Review files regularly to identify the appropriate next collection or litigation action * Maintain complete, accurate, and contemporaneous notes in the firm's case\-management system * Communicate with forwarding clients, collection agencies, creditors, and other business clients concerning file status and requested documentation * Perform administrative and clerical duties associated with maintaining a high\-volume legal practice * Assist attorneys and other staff with additional collection and litigation matters as needed Please forward a cover letter, resume and salary requirements. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Job Type: Full\-time Pay: $45,000\.00 \- $50,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Paid time off Work Location: In person