Foreclosure experience and/or litigation experience involving drafting and filing.
Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking, and organizational abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with the ability to format and produce professional documents.
Experience with Q-Law or similar case-management software.
Skill in creating spreadsheets and presentations.
Proficiency with Nuance PDF Converter, including Bates stamping, redaction, and merging PDFs.
Ability to produce documents on CDs as needed.
Experience with iManage, including scanning and maintaining electronic and paper files.
Knowledge of records-retention procedures, including proper file closing, scanning, and shredding.
Ability to send secure emails using approved file-transfer tools.
Strong proofreading skills with close attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
Professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
Responsibilities
Prepare and organize files, documentation, and supporting materials for attorney review.
Manage daily workflow by updating case statuses, accurately coding accounts within Q-Law, and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Draft and prepare written correspondence to debtors, clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
Conduct skip-tracing to obtain updated location and contact information.
Communicate regularly with debtors, clients, attorneys, and court personnel to obtain information, provide updates, and support case progression.
POSITION
DBL is seeking a Collections Paralegal to join our team in Covington, Kentucky. The ideal candidate will be equipped with the knowledge and expertise to support a supervising attorney group and enhance attorney efficiency, effectiveness, and productivity. Paralegals are essential to the success of our team and firm. All DBL employees operate under a ‘client first’ philosophy, always striving to provide exceptional services to our clients.
JOB DUTIES
Prepare and organize files, documentation, and supporting materials for attorney review.
Manage daily workflow by updating case statuses, accurately coding accounts within the system of record (Q‑Law), and reviewing legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
Draft and prepare written correspondence to debtors, clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
Conduct skip‑tracing to obtain updated location and contact information.
Communicate regularly with debtors, clients, attorneys, and court personnel to obtain information, provide updates, and support case progression.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Foreclosure experience and/or litigation experience with drafting and filing.
Strong research, analytical, critical‑thinking, and organizational abilities.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) with the ability to format and produce professional documents.
Experience with Q‑Law or similar case‑management software.
Skilled in creating spreadsheets and presentations.
Proficient with Nuance PDF Converter (Bates stamping, redaction, merging PDFs).
Ability to produce documents on CDs as needed.
Experience with iManage, including scanning and maintaining electronic and paper files.
Knowledge of records‑retention procedures, including proper file closing, scanning, and shredding.
Ability to send secure emails using approved file‑transfer tools.
Strong proofreading skills with close attention to detail.
Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality.
Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, flexibility, and a positive attitude.
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Celebrating over 65 years of excellence, DBL Law is one of the largest firms in Louisville and Greater Cincinnati and the largest Northern Kentucky-based law firm. In addition to practicing law, DBL is focused on improving the community by encouraging all its lawyers and staff to serve on the boards of numerous charitable and non-profit organizations. DBL is an equal opportunity employer. Our Diversity and Inclusion Committee works to improve both diversity and inclusion, both in the firm and within its surrounding communities. For more information on DBL Law, please visit our website at www.dbllaw.com.
DBL Law provides a competitive salary, good benefits, pleasant working conditions, and the opportunity to work on often high-profile and exciting cases.
BENEFIT PROGRAM
Featured benefits for full-time team members include:
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Life and disability insurance
Critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity insurance
Pet insurance and pet discount program
401(k) plan
Paid time off
Generous holiday schedule
Equal Opportunity Employment
DBL Law and Current HR ("organizations") provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the organizations comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which it has operations. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, and compensation.