Senior Litigation Paralegal (Commercial Debt Collection- MCA Focus)
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Overview
Job Description
Currently hiring on behalf of our client, a high-volume commercial debt collection company with a strong focus on Merchant Cash Advance (MCA) litigation. This firm manages a large portfolio of structured commercial matters and is seeking a Senior Litigation Paralegal to support its pleadings and motion practice operation.
This role sits within a fast-paced litigation environment and is ideal for a paralegal who is comfortable producing consistent, high-quality pleadings at scale while working within established workflows and templates.
About the Role
The Senior Litigation Paralegal will play a critical role in supporting attorneys across a broad portfolio of MCA and commercial debt collection cases. The position is hands-on and drafting-heavy, with a strong emphasis on motion practice, default-related filings, and pleadings preparation.
This is an in-office, full-time role, well suited for someone coming from a collections law firm, MCA litigation shop, or other high-volume commercial litigation environment.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Drafting and preparing litigation pleadings and motion papers, including:
- Summonses and Complaints
- Notices of Motion, Affirmations, Affidavits, and supporting Exhibits
- Default motions and related filings
- Assembling, formatting, and finalizing motion papers using standardized templates and firm procedures
- Supporting attorneys with ongoing motion practice across multiple MCA matters
- Working within defined workflows to ensure all pleadings are accurate, compliant, and timely
- Managing a high volume of matters simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail
What We're Looking For
- 5+ years of litigation paralegal experience
- Direct experience drafting pleadings and motion papers(MCA or commercial debt collection experience strongly preferred)
- Strong familiarity with civil litigation procedures
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable handling multiple deadlines
- Excellent drafting, formatting, and document production skills
- College degree required (Associate's or Bachelor's)
Nice to Have
- Prior experience at a commercial debt collection firm or MCA-focused company
- Exposure to high-volume litigation operations
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $55,000–$65,000 per year (commensurate with experience)
- Schedule: Full-time, in-office
- Benefits include:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Why This Role
This is a strong opportunity for an experienced litigation paralegal who wants stability, structure, and consistent responsibility within a specialized MCA and commercial collections practice.
The firm values precision, reliability, and efficiency — and offers a clear role within a well-defined litigation operation.
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