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Paralegal
Location: Lakewood, CO
Schedule: In-office full-time
Salary: $55,000 – $60,000K
About the Role
Our client, a growing law firm in Lakewood, CO, is seeking a motivated Debt Recovery Paralegal to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow into a paralegal role under the mentorship of experienced senior paralegals. You’ll gain hands-on experience in debt collections, document production, e-filing, process serving, and trial preparation.
Key Responsibilities
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Support collection attorneys practicing community association representation (condominiums, townhomes, single-family homes)
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Manage initial case intake: open new files, request documents, draft client letters
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Court e-filing and calendar management, including deadlines and trial dates
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Draft motions, petitions, and proposed orders as needed
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Communicate with clients, courts, and debtors/defendants
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Assist with discovery, review responses, and trial preparation
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Maintain electronic and physical case files
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Generate documents as instructed by attorneys
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Enter payments into the database and follow up on service of process
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Take on additional responsibilities as assigned by supervising attorneys
Qualifications & Skills
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High school diploma required; some college preferred
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Paralegal certificate or degree is a plus
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2+ years of paralegal or legal assistant experience in a law firm
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2+ years of exposure to debt collections practices, including FDCPA, preferred
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Strong attention to detail, initiative, and organizational skills
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Excellent grammar, spelling, editing, and verbal communication
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
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Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); case management software a plus
Why You’ll Love Working Here
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Learn from experienced senior paralegals and grow your skillset
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Opportunity to advance in a fast-growing firm
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Flexible long-term schedule after first year, including hybrid or fully remote options
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Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k) with employer contribution, and profit-sharing
This is a great opportunity for an ambitious paralegal looking to gain specialized debt recovery experience and grow within a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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