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How much do collections paralegal jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for collections paralegal in Virginia is $59,218.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $47,600.00 and $67,900.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

AspectCollections ParalegalDebt Collection Specialist
CredentialsParalegal certification or degree, legal knowledgeHigh school diploma, training in debt collection laws
Work EnvironmentLaw firms, legal departments, corporate legal teamsCollections agencies, call centers, financial institutions
Employer & IndustryLegal industry, corporate legal departmentsFinancial services, debt recovery industry
Primary FocusLegal support, document preparation, legal researchContacting debtors, negotiating payments, account recovery

While both roles involve debt recovery, Collections Paralegals focus on legal support tasks within legal or corporate settings, requiring legal knowledge and paralegal credentials. Debt Collection Specialists primarily work in call centers or collections agencies, focusing on debtor contact and payment negotiations. Understanding these differences helps job seekers identify the right career path based on their skills and interests.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a collections paralegal?

To thrive as a Collections Paralegal, you need a solid understanding of debt collection laws, legal documentation, and case management, often backed by a paralegal certificate or relevant legal experience. Proficiency with legal research databases, case management software, and document preparation tools is typically required. Strong negotiation, organization, and communication skills are essential to effectively manage cases and interact with clients and debtors. These abilities ensure compliance, streamline legal processes, and contribute to successful recovery of funds for clients.

What challenges does a collections paralegal face when coordinating with clients and debtors?

Collections Paralegals often encounter challenges such as managing difficult conversations with debtors, navigating complex payment arrangements, and ensuring all communications comply with relevant debt collection laws. Working closely with attorneys, clients, and sometimes opposing counsel, they must maintain professionalism while advocating for their client's interests. Effective time management and strong organizational skills are essential to handle high caseloads and track deadlines, especially in fast-paced legal environments.

What is a collections paralegal?

Collections Paralegals are legal professionals who assist attorneys and organizations in recovering unpaid debts from individuals or businesses. They handle tasks such as investigating debtor assets, preparing legal documents for court, communicating with debtors, and ensuring compliance with debt collection laws. Collections Paralegals play a crucial role in the legal process by managing case files, drafting correspondence, and supporting litigation efforts related to debt recovery.
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Senior eDiscovery Technical Advisor (Top Secret Clearance Required)

Contact Government Services, LLC

Chantilly, VA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 8 days ago

Job description

Senior eDiscovery Technical Advisor
Employment Type: Full-Time, Executive-Level
Department: Legal   
 
CGS is seeking a dedicated Senior eDiscovery Technical Advisor to join a fast-paced and hard-working team to assist with any legal accounts. As an eDiscovery Technical Advisor, you will play a key role in supporting various aspects of the company's portfolio. 
 
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:
-         contractor shall provide expertise in identifying, preserving, collecting, processing, and producing ESI in support of civil and criminal litigation, select FOIA requests, Congressional requests and other inquiries; 
-         Contractor shall provide expertise specifically in criminal discovery support to include identifying, preserving, collecting, processing, and producing ESI; 
-         Contractor shall serve as the expert technical user of the available electronic discovery applications, which include Enterprise Vault, Discovery Accelerator, Legal Hold Management Tool (LHMT) and the Veritas eDiscovery Platform; 
-         Contractor shall work with the litigation team to develop a discovery plan which documents the electronic discovery search parameters (e.g., date range, key words and custodians) for a particular case; 
-         Contractor shall use electronic discovery software applications to collect data from various FBI storage locations on FBI IT systems (e.g., MS-Exchange servers, shared drives, desktops, text and instant messages) in accordance with the discovery plan, to support OGC attorneys, paralegal specialists, Information Management Division personnel and case agents who are responsible for responding to pre-trial discovery motions, requests, subpoenas related to civil and criminal matters, congressional inquiries, FOIA requests and other inquiries; 
-         Contractor shall analyze search/collection results for data gaps; 
-         Contractor shall administer data inputs into an electronic discovery review platform (i.e. eDP), which includes, but is not limited to: creating cases; adding collected source data; 
-         handling user access rights; uploading data logs; de-duplicating collected source data; identifying data gaps; merging/verifying data; and assuring electronic discovery production quality in Bates numbering and load file creation; 
-         Contractor shall coordinate electronic discovery collection results with FBI units responsible for processing discovery for review/redaction/release; 
-         Contractor shall adhere to polices and technical procedures for use of available electronic discovery software applications and provide agency attorneys, paralegals, and other users of the FBI's electronic discovery review platform with training and other technical assistance; 
-         Contractor shall provide information and advise on instructions regarding the FBI's process for identifying, preserving, collecting, analyzing, and organizing ESI, including the use of electronic discovery software programs; 
-         Contractor shall provide ad hoc support to end users of the electronic discovery review platform repository; 
-         Contractor shall document electronic discovery plans and procedures for each individual case; 
-         Contractor shall facilitate requests for legal hold implementation, amendment, and/or lift that are submitted by various requesters in LHMT; 
-         Contractor shall provide eDiscovery collections on criminal cases. 
 
Qualifications:
-   5 (five) years of eDiscovery/litigation support experience with a focus on client solutions.
-        3 (three) years of progressive more responsible experience on major lit support projects.
-        2 years in Relativity, beyond document review coding.
-        Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with both eDiscovery technical teams and non-technical business leaders and team players.
-        Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and agile work environment.
-        Experience and familiarity with eDiscovery Services covering all realms of the EDRM (File to Trial).
-        Must be a U.S. Citizen.
-        The ability to obtain a U.S. Government security clearance (active clearance preferred).
-        BS/BA degree or equivalent work experience (JD highly preferred).
 
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 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:
Phone: +1 (888) 680-5916Email: [email protected]
 
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$176,400 - $254,800 a year
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
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