Legal and Compliance Paralegal

Description

The most prestigious lending institutions trust Zwicker & Associates, P.C. to protect their legal interests nationwide. Zwicker & Associates P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. Zwicker is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, and has office locations across the United States.

Position Summary

Zwicker is presently seeking a Litigation Assistant to join our team and provide legal administrative onsite support for our office in Round Rock, TX . We are seeking a candidate eager to learn, with exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing legal documents, analyzing and processing data, and providing administrative support.

The base hourly rate for this position is $20.00, plus applicable bonus.

Responsibilities Of Legal Assistants Include

Analyze and process data, as assigned, to ensure that proper workflow is being adhered to pursuant to the expectations of both clients and Zwicker & Associates

Provide and assist in high‑level legal administrative and office management support to the Office Manager and attorneys on‑site

Utilize internal software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory

Prepare documentation for attorney review

File (paper or e‑file) pleadings with the various state‑specific court filing systems

Answer incoming calls

Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties

Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures set forth by the Firm

Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Strong organizational and time management skills

Proficient computer skills, including experience in Microsoft Office suite, specifically strong Excel skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Great attention to detail

Professionalism and a winning attitude

Be able to communicate in a common language with (or to) individuals or groups verbally and/or in writing

Be able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device

Be able to complete a minimum of a 40‑hour flexible workweek schedule

Be able to read and comprehend position‑specific documents and correspondence

Physical Qualifications

Be able to lift five pounds or greater

Be able to sit 90% of the workday at times

Be able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed

Be able to concentrate and use critical thinking

Equal Employment Opportunity

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. If you wish to seek an accommodation regarding the requirements of this position, please inform Human Resources Management.

Benefits

This is a full‑time, full‑benefit position. The benefit package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance; long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; compensated time off; paid holidays; and 401(k) with matching.

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