Professional Opportunities 

   Current Openings
  November 2008


Smith Debnam is accepting resumes for the following positions:
 

POSITION: Paralegal
Section: Creditor’ Rights – Retail
Reports To:  Kelli Fleming

Summary Job Description: This position is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to our attorneys in Creditors’ Rights for our Retail Clients. Duties include: document drafting, research, client interaction, monitoring hearing schedules and management of case files.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
     • Prepare lawsuit files for hearings by reviewing file, drafting motions
       and orders, labeling documents and preparing summaries
     • Determine which matters are ready for hearing and schedule on court
       calendar with county court clerks
     • Regularly monitor court calendar and update attorney(s) scheduled for
       hearings with dates, time and place
     • Provide case updates to client by monitoring, updating and reviewing
       account information on Collection Master regularly
     • Screen telephone calls, incoming mail and other correspondence
       from court personnel, local counsel and adversary attorney
     • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or
       attorney(s)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
     • Intermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products to
       include Word, Outlook and Excel
     • Basic understanding of litigation legal process
     • 1-2 years paralegal experience preferred
     • 4 year college degree and/or Paralegal Certification with an
       accredited institution
     • Team player with excellent verbal and written communication skills
     • Strong ability to analyze and problem solve

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying may send their resume to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=40835 or fax it to 919-865-5911.

 

POSITION: Part-time Immigration Paralegal
Section: Immigration Department
Reports To:  Amanda Bryant

Summary Job Description: This position is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to our attorneys in Immigration. Duties include: case management, document drafting, research, client interaction, and monitoring court hearing schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
     • Drafts forms, letters and other related immigration documents
     • Prepares immigration packets by analyzing and coordinating the
       gathering of information, materials, documents, reports and
       evidence
     • Proofreads and edits legal documents and other written
       materials to ensure accuracy and completeness
     • Monitors filing deadlines and hearing schedules
     • Utilizes technical information to make independent decisions
       and recommendations to the supervising attorney
     • Corresponds and communicates with various CIS, ICE AND
       EOIR personnel
     • Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor and/or
       attorney(s)


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
     • 1-2 years paralegal experience in Immigration law
     • 4 year college degree and/or Paralegal Certification with an
       accredited institution preferred
     • Intermediate to advance skill level in Microsoft Office products to
       include Word, Outlook and Excel
     • Basic understanding of litigation legal process
     • Experience using immigration case management system on-line
       such as: Law-logics, Zoom or Tracker
     • Basic understanding of Immigration process: naturalization,
       family based, employment and removal
     • Proven ability to work with a team
     • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
     • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
     • Strong ability to analyze and problem solve

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying may send their resume to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=56653 or fax it to 919-865-5911.

 

POSITION: Account Inventory Clerk
Section: Creditor Rights' Retail
Reports To:  Donna Talley

Summary Job Description: This position is responsible for providing administrative and legal support to our attorneys in Immigration. Duties include: case management, document drafting, research, client interaction, and monitoring court hearing schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
     • Run and review daily exceptions reports for various client
       accounts
     • Daily Scanning and filing of documents and folders for the
       department
     • Run and review “New claim report” to monitor accuracy of all
       new claims; demand letters for name, address, plaintiff
       name; insure client information is correct.
     • Run client generated financial transactions to review the
       balances of debtor’s accounts by utilizing Excel
       spreadsheets and Collection Master. Research errors and
       make corrections.
     • Run and review client generated error reports for client
       account reconciliation to assure accuracy.
     • Review settlement payments in full from debtors to clients.
       Determine if settlement is within authority and authorize
       closing of account.
     • Request out-of-state exemplified judgments for
       domestication in order to process continuing suit.
     • Enter credit scores into Collection Master.


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
     • Prefer Bachelor of Science degree and/or equivalent work
       experience.
     • Proficient with creating and revising Excel spreadsheets
       and a minimum of 2 years experience using formulas,
       macros, and freeze panes.
     • Ability to analyze and decipher data such as: status of
       debtors payments, account balances, status of litigation
       process in client reports. Ability to discover client account
       errors and present solutions.
     • Ability to understand litigation legal process.
     • Ability to multi-task a variety of assignments regularly.
     • Proven ability to work with a team.
     • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
     • Proficient in basic math: adding, subtracting, multiplying
       and dividing in all units of measure.
     • Proficient organizational skills and strong ability to attend to
       details.

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying may send their resume to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=57048 or fax it to 919-865-5911.

 

POSITION: Collector
Section: Creditor Rights' Retail
Reports To:  Kevin Hall

Summary Job Description: This position is responsible for the collection of debts for our Retail Clients. Responsibilities include: negotiating payment plans and settlements, asset research and skip tracing. This position requires working in a phone center environment, managing inbound and outbound calling.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
     • Negotiate payment plans and settlements with
       debtors
     • Research Assets
     • Conduct skip tracing
     • Answer inbound calls, place outbound calls and
       process payments


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
     • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office and Corel
       products to include WordPerfect, Word, Outlook
       and Excel
     • Basic understanding of litigation legal process a
       plus
     • 1-2 years collections or customer service phone
       center experience
     • Ability to work in a team environment
     • Good verbal and written communication skills
     • Strong ability to analyze and problem solve
     • Strong ability to negotiate/persuade

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are interested in applying may send their resume to https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=32368 or fax it to 919-865-5911.

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Smith Debnam encourages and supports the continued growth and development of its employees.  If you meet the minimum requirements of the position and are interested in applying please contact Theresa Lough, HR Manager.

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Smith Debnam is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

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