Paralegal/Legal Secretary

Job Summary

Capital Resource International is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Paralegal / Legal Secretary to support our legal and recovery operations. This role focuses on assisting attorneys with litigation matters, collections activity, settlement documentation, and court filings related to revenue based financing and contractual enforcement. The ideal candidate is highly organized, deadline-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume legal environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and format legal documents including complaints, pleadings, stipulations, acknowledgments, discovery, motions, settlement agreements, correspondence, and demand letters
• Prepare and file documents with state courts, including e-filing.
• Maintain and organize litigation and pre-litigation files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal procedures
• Track court deadlines, hearing dates, and follow-up actions using internal systems and calendars
• Coordinate service of process, court notices, and communication with process servers and vendors
• Communicate professionally with clients, merchants, attorneys, court personnel, and third-party partners
• Assist with settlement administration, including payment schedules, documentation, and compliance tracking
• Support attorneys and senior staff with case status updates, reporting, and file audits
• Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence and maintain accurate records
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties related to legal operations

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a paralegal or legal secretary, preferably in collections, commercial litigation, or financial services
• Working knowledge of court procedures, legal terminology, and filing requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple files and deadlines simultaneously
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel); experience with legal case management software preferred (Clio as well as Clio drafts)
• Experience with Google Workspace (Sheets, Docs and Calendar) a plus
• Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Education

• Paralegal certificate, associate’s degree, or equivalent legal experience preferred

Work Environment

• Fast-paced commercial legal recovery setting
• Direct support to attorneys and senior staff
• High-volume, deadline-driven workflow