Paralegal
Continental Finance Company is a growing financial technology company specializing in credit card options for consumers with less than perfect credit. They are seeking an entry level Paralegal to support litigation and serve as a liaison with other business units within the Legal Operations team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations related to consumer claims and prepare detailed case summaries/litigation reports
- Identify and obtain all relevant records required for litigation matters and coordinate with internal teams as needed
- Communicate with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding claims and litigation matters when appropriate
- Confirm settlement terms and coordinate settlement paperwork
- Maintain litigation tracking logs and case management records
- Prepare litigation status reports and updates for Legal Department leadership
- Review, process, and assist in responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other legal requests
- Coordinate document collection and prepare responses in collaboration with the Legal Department
- Ensure responses meet applicable legal deadlines and requirements
- Assist in implementation of Legal Operations processes
- Support special projects as may be requested
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field required
- 0-2 years of relevant professional or internship experience
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills
- Strong investigative and analytical skills
- Excellent written communication and case documentation abilities
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness
- Ability to collaborate across teams
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program is preferred, but not required
- Experience working in financial services, fintech, banking, or consumer credit industries preferred
- Notary Public commission is highly desired
Benefits
- CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday)
- We offer all employees competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment.
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