What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Paralegal position at Bizcap US?
About the Company
Bizcap US is seeking a Litigation Paralegal to join our in-house legal and collections team in New York City. The role focuses on the day-to-day handling of litigation, including motions, discovery, petitions, complaints, communicating and corresponding with the courts, judgments and more. The Paralegal will partner with the company's attorneys and legal staff to implement litigation and collections strategies. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in civil litigation, judgment enforcement, and collections. This is a collaborative, detail-oriented role that works closely with the legal team and external partners. This is a full-time, on-site role.
About the Role
Key Responsibilities
- Preparation of legal documents for the company’s in-house legal team
- Tracking lawsuits from commencement, through litigation and to judgment
- Motion practice, discovery and other litigation documents
- Facilitate fulfilling document requests from courts and third parties
- Assist in monitoring case inventory and execute strategies among active cases
- Communicate consistently with external counsel, courts, and third parties
- Track communications, follow-ups, and matter statuses with precision
- Review invoices for accuracy and payment
- Coordinate with internal team members and legal managers
- Learn and utilize internal CRM and reporting systems
- Perform administrative and mailing duties as required
Qualifications
- 5 years of relevant experience required
- Prior experience working at a law firm or in-house legal department required
- Prior experience with Merchant cash advance or factoring companies preferred
Required Skills
- Demonstrated experience communicating and working with attorneys, law firm personnel and court employees
- Strong skills in motion practice, discovery and other legal drafting
- Extensive experience utilizing NYSCEF
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively