Amscot is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Paralegal to support our collections legal department.
Founded in 1989, Amscot provides a wide range of convenient financial services to customers throughout Florida. We are committed to providing excellent customer service, maintaining high ethical standards, and fostering a professional and supportive work environment.
Amscot is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.
Preferred QualificationsResponsibilities
- File intake, initial review, skip tracing, and case setup.
- Prepare documents for attorney review, including demands, pleadings, correspondence, affidavits, judgments, motions, settlements, and other litigation-related documents.
- Handle all aspects of garnishment proceedings, including asset identification, preparation of court documents, processing Answers and Claims of Exemption, negotiations, recording satisfactions, and garnishment reporting.
- Maintain and update the case management system.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for judicial assistants, Clerk’s Offices, and county mediation services.
- Process all incoming and outgoing mail on a daily basis.
- Review bankruptcy notices and notify appropriate parties within the organization.
- Prepare and electronically file state and federal court documents through applicable filing systems.
- Manage attorney calendars, deadlines, hearings, and scheduling requirements.
- Ensure coverage for all scheduled hearings.
- Maintain ownership of case progression by monitoring deadlines and proactively advancing matters through standard litigation milestones.
Qualifications
- Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
- Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or litigation support experience preferred.
- Experience with collections litigation, creditor rights, garnishments, or bankruptcy matters strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of the Florida Electronic Filing Portal, CM/ECF, and PACER preferred.
- Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case lifecycles.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage critical deadlines.
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and proactively manage case workflow.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to professionally manage sensitive and high-pressure interactions.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
Work Location
This is a full-time, in-person position based in Tampa, Florida.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree, Paralegal Certificate, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum of 3 years of paralegal or litigation support experience
- Experience with collections litigation, creditor rights, garnishments, or bankruptcy matters
- Knowledge of the Florida Electronic Filing Portal, CM/ECF, and PACER
- Working knowledge of litigation procedures, court rules, and case lifecycles
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage critical deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple high-priority matters in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and proactively manage case workflow
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to professionally manage sensitive interactions
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods and occasionally lift up to 15 pounds
Amscot Financial Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage are present, alongside company‑paid life, short‑term disability, and long‑term disability. This foundation is portrayed as solid for retail‑style financial services roles.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with company matching is included as part of the package. This adds long‑term value to total compensation.
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Pay Growth & Progression — Internal promotion paths and comprehensive paid training are emphasized as avenues to increase earnings over time. Overtime availability can also boost take‑home pay in busy periods.
Amscot Financial Insights
What We Do
Founded in 1989, Amscot Financial, Inc. is an American financial services company headquartered in Tampa, Florida. We provide consumer financial services through a network of 237 retail branches located exclusively within Florida. Our core services include check cashing, bill payment, prepaid access cards, short-term cash advances, money orders, ATMs in every branch, wire transfers, notary services, fax services, and postage. Amscot’s brand is The Money Superstore. Many Amscot branches are open 365 days a year with longer hours, providing convenient access to financial services. We operate retail branches in 20 Florida counties including Hillsborough, Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee, Sarasota, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Volusia, Brevard, Marion, Citrus, Flagler, Broward and Miami-Dade counties. Our commitment to our customers, employees and the communities in which we operate has contributed to our success as a great place to work and where consumers can find a variety of financial services options.
