The Ford Agency is actively seeking an experienced collections Paralegal to join a busy and successful boutique firm in Tysons, VA. The successful candidate will have solid experience with the VA and DC court systems and have strong familiarity with post-judgement enforcement mechanisms. This is a great opportunity to join a collegial firm that values both a strong work ethic and a great work-life balance! This temporary position is open immediately and does have the potential for permanent hire.

Responsibilities Include:

Draft demand letters, complaints, summons, affidavits of debt, discover requestions, motions, etc. Monitor deadlines and dockets with VA, DC, and bankruptcy courts. Directly communicate with clients, debtors, opposing counsel, and courts. Take ownership of the organization and coordination of collections matters for the practice group

Qualifications Include:

Strong knowledge of Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), VA and DC debt collection laws and US Bankruptcy Code ( Chapters 7,11,13) BA or BS degree, Paralegal certificate preferred 2+ years experience in a law firm or corporate legal department in a collections capacity

Compensation:

$32/hr+ Candidates for this position must be based in DC, MD, or VA area or have independent plans for relocation. The Ford Agency is a recruiting firm based in Washington, DC. We represent a broad range of organizations including: non-profits, associations, legal, consulting, and government relations firms. This position is an opening with one of our clients. To see more positions available through The Ford Agency, please check out our website at www.ford-agency.com .