[Hiring] Paralegal II @Kapitus

Role Description

The Paralegal II supports the Vice President, Deputy General Counsel with complex legal, litigation, collections, bankruptcy, judgment-enforcement, settlement, compliance, and corporate-administration matters, and high-level administrative tasks. This role independently manages advanced legal-support workflows, coordinates with attorneys, internal stakeholders, and retained counsel, and serves as a primary day-to-day trainer and workflow resource for Paralegal I employees and new hires. This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure within the financial services industry while working alongside senior management. An ideal candidate is considering or attending law school, is an independent thinker who is self-motivated and willing to learn.

• Draft, review, and coordinate advanced legal documents, including motions, complaints, affidavits, discovery materials, and other case-related documents, for attorney review and filing.
• Work with Collections to draft, review, and distribute settlement and forbearance agreements; validate drafted agreements for accuracy and completeness, perform quality control, and facilitate execution.
• Review TLO reports and confirm accuracy within Platform or its successor system.
• Independently manage assigned complex and escalated litigation and collection matters, including new information, litigation tracking, ad hoc activities, and settlements; escalate legal-strategy decisions to attorneys.
• Prepare and coordinate subpoenas for attorney review, and correctly file and distribute them to outside counsel and other stakeholders.
• Intake, brief, cross-check, and analyze case information, litigation history, financial information, discovery materials, and related documentation to support Kapitus’ litigation position and recovery efforts.
• Validate complaint and judgment amounts obtained for accuracy, perform quality control, and escalate discrepancies for amendments when warranted.
• Organize arguments and prepare documentation to keep legal, collections, and litigation teams and local counsel informed about current and pending cases.
• Maintain accurate and timely Platform or successor-system records, including notes, documents, checklists, queues, and case updates.
• Collaborate with Collections on bankruptcies, receiverships, estates, litigation, mediation, and judgments.
• Attend hearings, compile and manage documentation, review motions, and support in-depth responses to discovery.
• Collaborate with retained counsel on active legal matters and coordinate litigation outside New York, including counsel communications, case tracking, deadline monitoring, document coordination, and updates to internal stakeholders.
• Review procedural escalations from Legal Collections and Collections and provide guidance on established litigation, settlement, judgment-enforcement, and documentation workflows.
• Coordinate judgment-enforcement and settlement processes, identify follow-up actions, maintain complete case records, and assist with procedure improvements.
• Serve as a primary hands-on trainer for Paralegal I employees and new hires; lead training exercises and process overviews covering litigation tracking, filings, settlement documentation, subpoena workflows, system documentation, checklists, and escalation protocols.
• Review assigned junior-team work product for accuracy, completeness, timeliness, and adherence to procedures; provide coaching, feedback, and additional training as needed.
• Create and maintain job aids, checklists, process guides, and training materials in coordination with the Paralegal III / Manager and attorneys.
• Identify and raise process gaps, recurring training or workflow issues, and opportunities for enhancement; recommend improvements to the Paralegal III / Manager.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PACER, and e-filing systems such as NYSCEF and similar systems.
• Ability to problem-solve and exercise independent judgment.
• 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.
• Strong sense of accountability and attention to detail.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary Range of $48,400 - $77,700 annually.
• Annual Incentive Compensation Eligibility – Up to 10% annually.
• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and employer-paid vision plans through UnitedHealthcare (UHC).
• Flexible Spending Account: Set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified out-of-pocket expenses.
• Lifestyle Spending Account: Employer sponsored post-tax benefits for physical, mental, and financial well-being.
• 100% Company Paid Insurances: Basic short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as vision insurance.
• Voluntary Insurance: Supplemental life insurance and enhanced short- and long-term disability coverage available.
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave: Company-paid maternity and parental leave beyond state-mandated policies.
• Commuter Benefits: Pre-tax benefits on parking and commuter expenses.
• LifeBalance Program: Membership offering discounts on outdoor activities, the arts, health, and fitness.
• Plum Benefits Discount Program: Access to exclusive discounts on shows, travel, car rentals, and more.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,000 annually for further education and career development events.
• Travel Reimbursement: For all work-related travel.
• Paid Time Off and Sick Time.
• Retirement Benefits: 401K plan with a 25% match on contributions, up to 6% of annual salary.