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The Vernon Staffing Group

Paralegal

Harrisburg, PA

$70K - $90K/yr

... a paralegal. Candidate must have experience with handling real estate closings independently and ... Candidate should have a willingness to learn other areas of law, such as debt collection, and may ...

Contact Government Services, LLC

Paralegal

Austin, TX · On-site

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... collection activity in an internal database. - Communicates with and coordinates collection ...

TMV Global Inc

Paralegal

Harrisburg, PA · On-site

... collection and other legal matters as needed. Qualifications * Minimum 5 years of paralegal ... experience , with a strong focus on real estate transactions. * Hands-on experience managing real ...

Contact Government Services, LLC

Paralegal

Dallas, TX · On-site

Paralegal Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level Department: Legal As a CGS Paralegal, you will ... collection activity in an internal database. - Communicates with and coordinates collection ...

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How much do collection paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for collection paralegal in the United States is $59,731.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,000.00 and $68,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Collection Paralegal, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Collection Paralegal, you need knowledge of debt collection laws, legal procedures, and experience with drafting legal documents, often supported by a paralegal certificate or associate degree. Familiarity with case management software, legal research databases, and e-filing systems is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills that set candidates apart. These skills are crucial for ensuring legal compliance, efficient case management, and effective communication with clients, courts, and attorneys.

What are collection paralegals?

Collection paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys in managing cases related to debt collection. They help prepare legal documents, file lawsuits, communicate with clients and debtors, and ensure compliance with federal and state laws regarding collections. Their role often includes conducting research, maintaining case files, and supporting attorneys in court proceedings. Collection paralegals play a crucial part in helping law firms or companies recover outstanding debts through legal means.

What are some typical challenges a Collection Paralegal may face when working with debtors and attorneys?

Collection Paralegals often encounter challenges such as negotiating payment plans with unresponsive or difficult debtors and managing a high volume of case files simultaneously. They must also ensure strict compliance with federal and state debt collection laws while coordinating closely with attorneys to prepare legal documents and court filings. Effective communication and strong organizational skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.

What is the difference between Collection Paralegal vs Debt Collection Specialist?

AspectCollection ParalegalDebt Collection Specialist
CredentialsParalegal certification or associate degreeNo formal certification typically required
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departments, courtsCollections agencies, banks, credit companies
Employer & IndustryLegal industry, law officesFinancial services, credit industry
Job FocusLegal support, document preparation, case managementDebt recovery, contacting debtors, negotiating payments

While both roles involve debt recovery, a Collection Paralegal provides legal support within law firms or legal departments, focusing on legal documentation and case management. In contrast, a Debt Collection Specialist primarily works in collections agencies or financial institutions, focusing on contacting debtors and recovering unpaid debts without legal proceedings.

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Paralegal

Paralegal

Contact Government Services, LLC

Baltimore, MD • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Paralegal
Employment Type: Full-Time, Entry Level
Department: Legal
 
As a CGS Paralegal, you will work under the direction of a Supervisory Paralegal or Project Supervisor. You will provide litigation and administrative support to a group of United States Attorneys. CGS brings motivated, highly skilled, and creative people together to solve the government's most dynamic problems with cutting-edge technology. To carry out our mission, we are seeking candidates who are excited to contribute to government innovation, appreciate collaboration, and can anticipate the needs of others. Here at CGS, we offer an environment in which our employees feel supported, and we encourage professional growth through various learning opportunities.
 
Skills and attributes for success:
- Collects court ordered restitutions and fines of criminal and civil defendants.
- Drafts legal documents, and files legal documents using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF),
- Prepares garnishments, liens, and other legal process documents for collection.
- Sends demand letters, files liens, run credit reports, prepares and submits subpoenas.
- Manages and tracks collection activity in an internal database.
- Communicates with and coordinates collection activity with AUSAs in the Monetary Penalties Unit (MPU).
- Completes fact research in public information databases and other research databases to gather information and identify assets.
- Prepares legal documents using templates, such as motions, memoranda, subpoenas, correspondence, discovery documents and other similar documents and forms.
- Prepares all recurring legal documents in conformance with rules governing their style and format.
- Performs routine document center support functions, such as photocopying, delivering items, assembling notebooks, including pulling file copies of documents, tabbing binders, numbering, binding, labeling, re[1]filing documents and shelving, packing boxes and preparing them for shipment, bate stamping, retrieving case materials, completing log sheet, answer phones, logging messages, and faxing information.
- Provides trial preparation assistance to AUSAs by independently compiling trial notebooks, preparing jury instructions, drafting witness, and exhibit lists.
- Opening new case files, closing case files, organizing case files, and record material for disposition or storage.
- Maintains calendar of active cases and assigned AUSAs by scheduling appointments, interviews, conferences, providing reminders of commitments and court appearances.
- Assist AUSAs in producing discovery to defense council.
- Maintains, manages, and organizes case material utilizing software, including databases, spreadsheets, and word processing applications.
- Sorts incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail including packaging boxes for shipment.
- Filing pleadings using the Electronic Court Filing system (ECF).
- Produces a variety of written documents using templates ad materials utilizing a range of office software applications.
- Completes all aspects of travel in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations (FTR) and Department of Justice (DOJ) policies, including traveling arrangements, submitting authorizations, completing vouchers, and submitting local mileage claims.
- Sorts incoming mail and prepares outgoing mail including packaging boxes for shipment.
 
Qualifications:
- Requires paralegal certificate, JD, or currently attending an ABA-accredited law school, having completed at least one year of study.
- One year of legal training or legal experience or at least two years of college education may be substituted for the paralegal certificate.
- Additionally, at least one year of litigation paralegal experience or project experience (as related to the task order) is required; trial experience very helpful.
- Automated litigation support experience valued. Must have basic legal knowledge, including knowledge of standard legal citation to cite check legal motions and memorandum and must have sufficient experience with legal research tools such as LEXIS and Westlaw to perform basic legal research.
- Requires excellent written and oral communication skills, thorough knowledge and hands-on familiarity with a variety of computer applications, including word processing, databases (such as document review and file management systems), spreadsheets, imaging, and hardware systems.
- Role also requires basic familiarity with ESI tools and knowledge of eDiscovery procedures and resources.
- Ability to consistently deliver highest quality work under extreme pressure will be very important.
 
Our commitment:
Contact Government Services (CGS) strives to simplify and enhance government bureaucracy through the optimization of human, technical, and financial resources. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class personnel to deliver customized solutions that fit our client's specific needs. We are committed to solving the most challenging and dynamic problems.
 
For the past seven years, we've been growing our government contracting portfolio, and along the way, we've created valuable partnerships by demonstrating a commitment to honesty, professionalism, and quality work.
 
Here at CGS we value honesty through hard work and self-awareness, professionalism in all we do, and to deliver the best quality to our consumers mending those relations for years to come.
 
We care about our employees. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.
- Health, Dental, and Vision
- Life Insurance
- 401k
- Flexible Spending Account (Health, Dependent Care, and Commuter)
- Paid Time Off and Observance of State/Federal Holidays
 
Contact Government Services, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
 
Join our team and become part of meaningful government innovation!
 
Explore additional job opportunities with CGS on our Job Board:
https://cgsfederal.com/join-our-team/
 
For more information about CGS please visit: https://www.cgsfederal.com or contact:
Email: [email protected]

#CJ
 
$50,000 - $60,000 a year
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