What are the responsibilities and job description for the Paralegal (in office Grand Rapids, MI) position at Stenger & Stenger, P.C.?
About Us:
Stenger & Stenger, founded in 1994 in Grand Rapids, MI, is a fast-growing, dynamic law firm specializing in creditors’ rights across 11 states. Our mission is to provide the highest quality legal services while ensuring fair and compassionate resolutions for consumers. Our success is driven by the highly effective use of legal remedies by dedicated and motivated team members. The firm offers a friendly, fast-paced work environment and is committed to facilitating professional growth for top talent in our collaborative, supportive, and technology-driven workplace. Our vision of setting the bar together through compliant, effective legal collections is done through our core values of:
- Hard Work
- Innovation
- Teamwork
- Performance
- Excellence
About the Role:
The Paralegal position based in our Grand Rapids, MI office plays a critical role in supporting our legal team by managing a wide range of legal and administrative tasks. This role is essential to the team and responsible for assisting and supporting their state attorneys in his/her duties by performing paralegal and administrative duties. Team members frequently communicate and collaborate with other legal team members including attorneys, county clerks, judges, and consumer’s places of employment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate’s degree or paralegal certificate from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience working as a paralegal or in a similar legal support role.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Strong knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation standards.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 1-3 years' experience in creditor's rights and civil litigation preferred
Responsibilities:
- Prompt response and execution of instruction from state attorney, direct supervisor, secondary supervisor, Collections Manager, Client Relations Manager, Director of Compliance, Director of Operations, and/or President.
- Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in the maintenance of account files.
- Assist state attorney in drafting documents and legal pleadings.
- Assist state attorney/paralegal supervisor in file maintenance by updating the case files with court/vendor information.
- Review drafted correspondences/pleadings, assemble documentation, redact and assemble case exhibits.
Why Join Us?
At Stenger & Stenger, P.C., we foster a culture of collaboration and innovation, offering numerous opportunities for growth and development. Our team values dependability, strong work ethic, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for our clients. We also offer:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- Firm provided life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program to help navigate life’s challenges