Paralegal

Kinetic Advantage is a dynamic independent floorplan company led by trusted industry veterans. Our core focus is helping our Independent Dealer partners and team members succeed while providing them with an exceptional and engaging user experience. We are committed to forging strong partnerships through transparent communication and simple, innovative solutions. We provide our partners and team members with the support and tools they need to grow throughout their journey.

Job Summary:  

The paralegal will be a primary support to our General Counsel. The main responsibilities will be drafting legal pleadings, managing e-filings, and monitoring litigation statuses along with other administrative duties as needed.    
 

Duties/Responsibilities:  

• Prepare all legal pleadings and documents for a high volume collections pipeline  
• Review bankruptcy dockets and prepare bankruptcy pleadings for defaulted dealers 
• Prepare responses to subpoenas received by the Company 
• Review and proofread all documents created, check for proper formatting, spelling and grammatical errors, as well as ensuring that all attachments, exhibits, or enclosures are intact before distribution  
• Assist General Counsel with various legal agreements and correspondence needed to support the business  
• Track and manage numerous deadlines related the Company's e-filings  
• Prepare settlement agreements  
• Track litigation statues, collections, and prepare reports  
• Performs all other duties as assigned  

Education and Experience:  

• Associates or Paralegal Certificate required  

Required Skills/Abilities:   

• 3-5 years’ experience drafting legal pleadings required  
• Solid understanding of the legal process with considerable knowledge of legal terminology regarding litigation documents and litigation procedures  
• Understanding of State and Federal court rules and procedures along with e-filing processes   
• Experience utilizing Pacer, TylerHost, and Odyssey required  
• Experience utilizing Sharepoint required  
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills  
• Strong organizational and time management skills and ability to multi-task  
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced environment  
• Floorplan experience preferred   
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint)  

Physical Requirements:   

• Ability to sit at a desk and work on a computer for prolonged periods of time  
• Must be able to communicate clearly  
• Ability to operate computer and office equipment, maintain paper files, move about an office environment  
• Must be able to move objects up to 20 pounds   
• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards  

This job description reflects essential functions of this position but is subject to change at any time and does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.