Paralegal I
- Salary
- $45.6K–$70.4K
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- United States
- Work type
- Hybrid
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Paralegal I
The Paralegal I supports the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel with litigation, collections, judgment-enforcement, settlement, subpoena, compliance, and corporate-administration matters. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the financial services industry working alongside senior management. The role performs assigned legal-support activities in accordance with established procedures and attorney direction, maintains complete and accurate records and work product, meets deadlines, and escalates time-sensitive or complex matters as appropriate. The ideal candidate is energetic, detail-oriented, adaptable, and able to work well under deadlines.
What you will do:
- Draft, review, file, and distribute routine legal documents, including motions for default, complaints, proposed judgments, and notices of entry
- Work with the Collections department to draft, review, and distribute settlement agreements; validate and perform quality-control reviews of drafted settlement and forbearance agreements and facilitate execution
- Manage new information, track active New York litigation matters, and address ad hoc activities or settlements; maintain weekly court-appearance tracking, including case number, time, location, court part, nature of appearance, and required documentation
- Draft, file, and distribute subpoenas and related legal documents to outside counsel and other stakeholders; assist attorneys with exhibits, first drafts of complex motions, regulatory and third-party subpoena responses, and document compilation
- Support judgment-enforcement activities, including restraining notices, subpoena-related documentation, requesting exemplified judgments for domestication, tracking, and follow-up (New York Office)
- Assist with litigation outside New York by organizing documents, tracking deadlines, and coordinating information for counsel
- Review legal mail, scan and upload documents to Platform, and promptly escalate time-sensitive items; update Platform documents, notes, checklist items, queues, each time action is taken on a merchant ID
- Follow established litigation, settlement, judgment-enforcement, and documentation procedures; meet deadlines and maintain complete, accurate work product
- Validate and perform quality-control reviews of complaint and judgment amounts obtained for accuracy, and escalate for amendments when warranted
- Identify and raise process gaps and opportunities for process enhancement
Additional Required Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PACER, and e-filing systems such as NYSCEF
- Ability to problem-solve, follow established procedures, exercise sound judgment within assigned work, and escalate complex issues appropriately
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize projects and complete multiple tasks on schedule
- Able to work productively under minimal supervision in a deadline-driven environment
- Proactive team player able to work efficiently during periods of ambiguity
- Ability to work effectively with colleagues at all levels across the organization
- Highly organized, precise, proactive, and capable of shifting attention quickly and accurately from one matter to another
- Personable and capable of developing and maintaining effective working relationships
- Excellent verbal, written, and communication skills
- Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail
Kapitus Total Rewards Package Includes:
- Competitive Salary Range of $45,600 - $70,400 annually. Kapitus is providing this as a good faith salary range to comply with applicable law. The applicant’s final salary will depend on a number of factors including the applicant’s geographic location, skills, and experience
- Quarterly Incentive Compensation Eligibility – based on meeting KPI's and metrics
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC), with various coverage levels available to meet the needs of our employees and their families. Additional perks through UHC include: Sweat Equity, free subscription to the Calm App, UHC rewards, Real Appeal, and Quit For Life.
- Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars from your paycheck to pay for qualified out-of-pocket medical, dental, vision, pharmacy or dependent care expenses.
- Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits that allow reimbursement for expenses related to physical, mental and financial well-being.
- 100% Company Paid Insurances: Kapitus fully covers the cost of basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance, ensuring our employees have comprehensive protection without any personal expense.
- Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance as well as enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage are available through Mutual of Omaha, providing additional security for our employees. Additionally, Colonial Accident and Hospitalization insurances are also available, offering further protection against unforeseen events.
- Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Beyond state-mandated leave policies, Kapitus provides company-paid maternity and parental leave, supporting our employees during important family milestones.
- Commuter Benefits: We offer pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses to cover travel to and from work.
- LifeBalance Program: Enhance your lifestyle with our LifeBalance membership, which offers discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness. Additional benefits include:
- Pet and car insurance discounts.
- Financial services such as LegalShield.
- Relaxation and stress management tools.
- Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more, enriching your personal and family life.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Pursue further education with up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement, plus opportunities to attend relevant conferences and career development events. Managed through our LSA plan, Kapitus Academy.
- Travel Reimbursement: We also offer travel reimbursement for all work-related travel, supporting your involvement in career and personal development activities.
- Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
- Retirement Benefits: Our 401K plan is managed through Fidelity. To support your long-term financial goals, the company provides a 25% match on your contributions, up to 6% of your annual salary.
About Kapitus:
Kapitus is one of the most reliable and respected names in small business financing. As both a direct lender and a marketplace built with a trusted network of lending partners, we can provide small businesses with the financing they need when, and how it is needed. We have spent our entire existence building a culture that makes us excited to come to work in the morning. Our company is fast paced, teammates need to be self-directed and have an internal motivation to do the right thing, even when the right thing takes a lot of hard work. We show our teammates our appreciation by offering great benefits, competitive pay and solid opportunity for growth.
Company Mission: At Kapitus, our mission is to help small business owners grow their organizations by providing tailored, transparent, and ethical financing solutions. We invest in every business owner’s story and we are dedicated to building lasting relationships to champion their goals. We promise to keep the best interests of our clients at the center of the financing process by operating with transparency, fairness, and integrity.
Consideration will be given to qualified remote candidates residing in states where Kapitus and/or one of its subsidiaries has an established physical presence.
