Collections Paralegal II Supporting US Attorney's Office

FSA Federal (FSA) is focused on delivering unsurpassed services in support of law enforcement and homeland security. We currently have a vacancy for a Paralegal II. In this role, you will be supporting the overall mission of the U.S. Attorney's Office (USAO). If you are looking for a meaningful, mission driven career, Join FSA!

• Reviews financial assets and transactions and provides comparative analyses of information furnished by debtors.
  • Analyzes and evaluates information regarding financial assets by assessing the circumstances of a situation to ascertain the true nature of debtors present and future potential ability to pay their judgment.
  • Initiates contact with debtors concerning payment of their obligations, their ability to pay, and negotiates written payment schedules to assure successful collection of debts.
  • Conducts skiptracing activity when necessary to locate debtors, using own discretion in determining those techniques and any follow up needed to locate the debtor.
  • Reviews and reconciles computerized debt collection printouts with office collection.
  • Independently performs all functions to collect amounts imposed as a result of the prosecution of criminal cases. Amounts imposed may include criminal fines, assessments, interest, penalties, restitution, appearance bond forfeitures, criminal forfeitures, and court costs.
  • Communicates with debtors to present options for debt payments, answer questions, explain pertinent clarify information, and work cases to resolution.
  • Prepares payment plans which involve reviewing financial asset information the debtor has. Research furnished information, perform financial computations and approve acceptable payment amounts.
• Reviews and analyzes claims for legal merit and compliance with the Federal Debt Collection Procedures.
  • Provides technical processing activities associated with debt collection for criminal and/or civil.
  • Prepares letters to referring agencies acknowledging receipt of.
  • Returns deficient claims explaining those deficiencies determined through the claim referral.
  • Initially analyzes claims to determine the type of indebtedness to record and maintains proper debtor and account information.
  • Drafts and/or prepares letters, forms, and reports necessary to initiate the collection of.
• Reviews, evaluates, and verifies debtors account status and payment.
  • Enters and tracks financial data in automated systems.
• May prepare tables and charts for reporting debt and payment data in a specified format, evaluate debt collection documents and records for mathematical accuracy, verify that payment transactions are properly documented and identify any discrepancies.
  • Crosschecks the accuracy of payment transactions with Court records and documents. Identifies and resolves inconsistencies.
  • Identifies and recommends methods to improve the timeliness and accuracy of data in both USAO and Court debtor records.
• Works closely with supervisor or AUSAs in making recommendations concerning settlements, write-offs, and liquidations of civil and/or criminal judgments.
  • Prepares documentation required to take these legal actions.
  • Participates in decisions concerning post judgment remedies such as garnishments, judgment debtor examination in aid of execution, or attachment and levy of the debtors property.
• Provides legal support to AUSAs in financial litigation.
  • Prepares a variety of legal documents, such as complaints, pleadings, garnishments, orders, judgments, and post-judgment remedies.
  • Applies fact-finding techniques to gather appropriate information in conjunction with specific legal reference files, office records, and other sources.
  • In response to requests from AUSAs, conducts research of issues using various legal and non-legal databases and websites.
  • Lists cited cases, opinions, and references in briefs or legal documents.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• At least two years of litigation paralegal experience required; civil practice, including discovery support or financial collection experience is very helpful.
• At least one year of experience in automated litigation support.
• High School diploma is required and undergraduate degree is preferred.
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