Collections Paralegal- 3673726

Job Title: Collections Paralegal

Location: Tysons Corner, VA 22182

Salary/Payrate: $85K-110K depending on experience with bonus and
benefits

Work Environment: Hybrid (2 of days WFH) after initial 90-day
training period

Term: Fulltime

Referral Fee: AMS will pay $500 should the person you refer gets
hired

Job Description:

Our client is seeking a full-time, detail-oriented Collections
Paralegal with a minimum of 7 years of litigation and debt
recovery experience. The ideal candidate possesses deep
familiarity with both Virginia and Washington, D.C. court
systems, local rules, and post-judgment enforcement mechanisms.
The Collections Paralegal will support our client’s legal team by
managing a robust portfolio of collection accounts from
pre-litigation through post-judgment recovery, ensuring full
compliance with federal and state regulations.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

* Organizing and coordinating a high volume of collection
matters, with 100+ matters per month.
* Drafting demand letters, summons, complaints, affidavits of
debt, discovery requests/responses, motions, and post-judgment
remedies, including garnishments, liens, writs of execution, and
debtor interrogatories.
* Monitoring dockets, court deadlines, and case statuses across
Virginia state courts, D.C. courts, and bankruptcy courts.
* Communicating effectively with debtors, clients, opposing
counsel, and the court both orally and in writing.
* Keeping client status reports updated and accurately and timely
communicating updates to HOA/CA clients.
* Taking a lead role in all clerical and paralegal
responsibilities related to the collections practice group.
* Providing light overflow support to the firm as needed,
including filing, reception coverage, or backup support.

Minimum Qualifications:

* Proficient knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
(FDCPA), Virginia and D.C. debt collection laws, and the U.S.
Bankruptcy Code (Chapters 7, 11, and 13).
* Ability to ensure all collection and communication activities
strictly adhere to the FDCPA, Telephone Consumer Protection Act
(TCPA), and applicable state-level consumer protection laws.
* Experience with legal software tools such as LexisNexis,
Accurint, and PACER, as well as familiarity with court electronic
filing systems in Virginia and D.C.
* BA or BS degree from an accredited college or university
preferred, or equivalent experience.
* Paralegal certificate and/or certification from an
internationally recognized compliance body preferred. (Our client
is flexible on this requirement.)

* Experience in a law firm or corporate legal environment in
which the candidate performed some of the responsibilities
outlined above.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel,
and PowerPoint.
* Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Schedule & Work-Life Balance

* Billable Requirement: This position averages 5 or more billable
hours per day.
* Work-Life Balance: Our client is committed to providing
employees with a healthy balance between work and personal life.

Benefits & Compensation

* Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
* 401(k) retirement plan with firm match.
* Paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays.