Continental Finance Company is a growing financial technology company specializing in credit card options for consumers with less than perfect credit. They are seeking an entry level Paralegal to support litigation and serve as a liaison with other business units within the Legal Operations team.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations related to consumer claims and prepare detailed case summaries/litigation reports
- Identify and obtain all relevant records required for litigation matters and coordinate with internal teams as needed
- Communicate with claimants, opposing counsel, and third parties regarding claims and litigation matters when appropriate
- Confirm settlement terms and coordinate settlement paperwork
- Maintain litigation tracking logs and case management records
- Prepare litigation status reports and updates for Legal Department leadership
- Review, process, and assist in responding to subpoenas, civil investigative demands, and other legal requests
- Coordinate document collection and prepare responses in collaboration with the Legal Department
- Ensure responses meet applicable legal deadlines and requirements
- Assist in implementation of Legal Operations processes
- Support special projects as may be requested
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Legal Studies, Social Sciences, Business, or a related field required
- 0-2 years of relevant professional or internship experience
- Strong organizational and documentation management skills
- Strong investigative and analytical skills
- Excellent written communication and case documentation abilities
- Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
- Strong attention to detail and regulatory awareness
- Ability to collaborate across teams
- Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and discretion
- Paralegal certificate from an accredited program is preferred, but not required
- Experience working in financial services, fintech, banking, or consumer credit industries preferred
- Notary Public commission is highly desired
Benefits
- CFC offers a hybrid work schedule which includes three (3) core days in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday) and two (2) remote workdays (Monday and Friday)
- We offer all employees competitive compensation and benefits in an exciting, fast-paced business casual environment.
Company Overview
Continental Finance is one of America's leading marketers and servicers of credit cards. It was founded in 2005, and is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://www.continentalfinance.net/.