Description
Who We Are: Shamrock Roofing & Construction is an established roofing and construction company with headquarters in the Kansas City area since 1977! In the last few years, our business has exploded in the Midwest. This growth has allowed us to expand our team and offer more employment opportunities at home and surrounding markets.
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Collections Paralegal to support our legal and collections team. The ideal candidate will assist attorneys in managing collection matters from pre-litigation through post-judgment enforcement, ensuring compliance with Kansas laws and regulations.
Start Date: ASAP
Responsibilities:
- Draft and prepare legal documents including demand letters, complaints, summons, and motions.
- File documents electronically with Kansas courts and manage service of process.
- Perform legal research related to Kansas collection laws, bankruptcy filings, and judgment enforcement.
- Monitor and manage deadlines, court calendars, and case progress.
- Assist attorneys with case preparation for hearings, trials, and settlement negotiations.
- Communicate with debtors, opposing counsel, courts, and clients professionally and in compliance with the FDCPA and applicable state law.
- Maintain and organize case files and database entries, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
- Help initiate and monitor garnishments, liens, and other post-judgment remedies under Kansas law.
- Provide administrative support as needed, including docket management and billing entries.
- Be the company representative in small claims court.
- All other duties assigned by supervisor
Pay and Benefits:
- Full-time salaried position
- Monday-Friday 8am-5pm *In office position
- Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits after 30 days of employment.
- PTO Accrual after 30 days of employment.
- 401K after 6 months of employment
- $50k - $60k salary, based on experience!
Requirements
- Associate’s degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent experience required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in collections, litigation, or creditor’s rights law.
- Familiarity with Kansas legal procedures and court e-filing systems (e.g., KS eCourt).
- Strong understanding of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and related regulations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and legal management software (e.g., Clio, PracticePanther).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle a high-volume caseload.
- Experience in a law firm or legal department focused on creditor’s rights or consumer collections. PREFERRED
- Notary Public license in the State of Kansas. PREFERRED
Disclaimer: Shamrock Roofing & Construction participates in the E-Verify Program for I9 Verification. Shamrock Roofing & Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, and genetic information.
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