Title: | Consumer Finance Paralegal |
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ID: | 1513 |
Department: | Paralegal |
Location: | New York, NY |
Salary Range: | N/A |
Salary Range *Note*: | N/A |
Workplace Type: | N/A |
Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP is a leading national law firm with multiple offices in the United States. With approximately 500 lawyers and 1,000 personnel, we are a traditional, yet innovative and diverse Firm and our people are our highest priority.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of consumer financial service practice, including substantial experience with case and document management
- Performs legal research on consumer finance related subject matter
- Drafts, prepares, and files documents for consumer finance practice
- Handles electronic and paper filings in state court, federal court, and with the American Arbitration Association
- Assists with e-billing to clients, working closely with billing and collections personnel
- Maintains calendar for court deadlines, appearances, depositions, and travel
- Handles highly sensitive information with discretion and maintains client and firm confidentiality at all times.
- Ensures assignments to associates are completed on time
REQUIREMENTS
- 3+ years of experience in the consumer finance space at a national law firm, lending institution, or loan servicer
- 2+ years of experience supporting a consumer finance partner/team within a national law firm
- Familiarity with ECF filing systems (both state and federal) and general filing procedures with American Arbitration Association and in all courts
- Proficiency with relevant software programs including Microsoft Office 2010 (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint); Experience with iManage and Intapp Open preferred
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision/life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) savings plan and retirement, generous paid time off and opportunities for professional development.
Only candidates contacted for an interview will receive a response. As an EOE/AA employer, Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.