Paralegal II - Collections Litigation Legal - JPMorgan Chase
Tempe, AZ
About the Job
Become a paralegal in the Collections Litigation Legal Group primarily focused on Business Banking's collections litigation efforts.
As a Paralegal II in our Collections Litigation Legal Group (CLLG), you will work with CLLG attorneys who support the Business Banking, Auto Finance, and Card Services lines of business (LOBs) with their collections litigation matters and sworn documents practices. The position will focus on Business Banking collections litigation matters, with involvement in all CLLG-supported LOBs. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter who requires little supervision, has the ability to handle competing time demands, and has excellent written and oral communication skills. The CLLG is part of Consumer and Community Bank's Operations & Controls Legal Team (OCL), which is responsible for providing legal services to CCB Operations, including collections litigation, collections and recovery, bankruptcy, sworn document processes, tax reporting, court order and subpoena processing, escalated customer complaints and third party oversight of consumer default law firms.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
+ Reviewing, identifying, analyzing, and escalating issues raised in collections litigation matters across numerous U.S. states
+ Tracking escalations and ensuring resolutions are provided
+ Drafting correspondence to internal and external parties
+ Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of sworn documents filed in collections litigation matters
+ Liaising with outside collections litigation counsel
+ Providing support to special projects across the Firm's lines of business
+ Performing legal research on a variety of issues relating to collections litigation
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
+ 5+ years of paralegal experience with a law firm or equivalent experience with an in-house legal department and/or in the financial services industry
+ Working knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw
+ Strong PC skills (knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Excellent organizational skills
+ Team player who can collaborate with the Legal and operations groups
+ Tact and good judgment in handling confidential information
+ Unwavering sense of honesty and ethics
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
+ Knowledge of court procedures in at least on state jurisdiction
+ Familiarity with FDCPA, TCPA, SCRA, UDAAP, FCRA and related debt collections laws
+ Experience with proofs of claim (bankruptcy and probate)
+ Knowledge of collaboration tools like SharePoint
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
As a Paralegal II in our Collections Litigation Legal Group (CLLG), you will work with CLLG attorneys who support the Business Banking, Auto Finance, and Card Services lines of business (LOBs) with their collections litigation matters and sworn documents practices. The position will focus on Business Banking collections litigation matters, with involvement in all CLLG-supported LOBs. We are looking for someone who is a self-starter who requires little supervision, has the ability to handle competing time demands, and has excellent written and oral communication skills. The CLLG is part of Consumer and Community Bank's Operations & Controls Legal Team (OCL), which is responsible for providing legal services to CCB Operations, including collections litigation, collections and recovery, bankruptcy, sworn document processes, tax reporting, court order and subpoena processing, escalated customer complaints and third party oversight of consumer default law firms.
The Legal Department at JPMorgan Chase & Co. manages legal and other risks, advises on products and services, interprets laws and regulations that impact the firm, and advises the firm on other matters. Our global team is made up of 2,000 lawyers and legal professionals with a reputation as thought leaders who deliver best-in-class services. As trusted advisors, we help the firm's clients while also safeguarding the integrity of the firm. We are committed to a culture of inclusivity and belonging, where people can grow and succeed throughout their careers while working for a first-in-class financial institution doing cutting-edge work. If these values resonate with you, we would like to hear from you.
Job responsibilities
+ Reviewing, identifying, analyzing, and escalating issues raised in collections litigation matters across numerous U.S. states
+ Tracking escalations and ensuring resolutions are provided
+ Drafting correspondence to internal and external parties
+ Contributing to the oversight of the contents and execution of sworn documents filed in collections litigation matters
+ Liaising with outside collections litigation counsel
+ Providing support to special projects across the Firm's lines of business
+ Performing legal research on a variety of issues relating to collections litigation
Required qualifications, capabilities, and skills
+ 5+ years of paralegal experience with a law firm or equivalent experience with an in-house legal department and/or in the financial services industry
+ Working knowledge of legal research platforms such as Westlaw
+ Strong PC skills (knowledge of MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)
+ Excellent organizational skills
+ Team player who can collaborate with the Legal and operations groups
+ Tact and good judgment in handling confidential information
+ Unwavering sense of honesty and ethics
Preferred qualifications, capabilities, and skills
+ Knowledge of court procedures in at least on state jurisdiction
+ Familiarity with FDCPA, TCPA, SCRA, UDAAP, FCRA and related debt collections laws
+ Experience with proofs of claim (bankruptcy and probate)
+ Knowledge of collaboration tools like SharePoint
All candidates for roles in the Legal department must be licensed to practice law in the country of employment and successfully complete a conflicts of interest clearance review prior to commencement of employment.
JPMorgan Chase & Co., one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set, and location. For those in eligible roles, we offer discretionary incentive compensation which may be awarded in recognition of firm performance and individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
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