What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections Intern position at Jimerson Birr?
Department: Collections
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Compensation: $20.00 / hour
Description
At Jimerson Birr, our team has accepted the lasting responsibility of protecting our clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments and finances. In both established and emerging businesses, our professionals are integral, trusted advisers and advocates, giving our clients insights into legal and business considerations that guide prudent decision making. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, and individuals looking to overcome challenges.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Collections team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support our legal operations by assisting with administrative and paralegal-related tasks. The ideal candidate is professional, organized and driven with a positive attitude and eager to gain exposure to legal processes—particularly in the areas of collections and litigation support.
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Compensation: $20.00 / hour
Description
At Jimerson Birr, our team has accepted the lasting responsibility of protecting our clients’ rights, businesses, properties, investments and finances. In both established and emerging businesses, our professionals are integral, trusted advisers and advocates, giving our clients insights into legal and business considerations that guide prudent decision making. We work with some of the world’s most respected and well-established businesses, as well as start-up visionaries, and individuals looking to overcome challenges.
Job Summary
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Intern to join our Collections team. This internship offers a hands-on opportunity to support our legal operations by assisting with administrative and paralegal-related tasks. The ideal candidate is professional, organized and driven with a positive attitude and eager to gain exposure to legal processes—particularly in the areas of collections and litigation support.
Key Responsibilities
- Administrative Support: Perform basic administrative duties such as organizing and filing legal documents to support intake and litigation paralegals.
- Paralegal Assistance: Provide coverage for paralegal duties during staff absences.
- Case Filing: Assist with the filing of substitutions of plaintiff in active cases.
- Judgment Processing: Help obtain judgment liens on existing judgments.
- Currently pursuing a degree in Business, Legal Studies, or a related field.
- Interest in legal processes, collections, and paralegal functions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a high level of attention to detail.
- Ability to manage tasks independently and collaborate within a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required.
- Previous internship or experience in a legal, paralegal, or collections environment is a plus, but not required.
What We Offer
- Direct exposure to legal processes in a professional setting.
- Mentorship from experienced paralegals and the leader of our Collections team.
- A collaborative, team-oriented culture focused on development and inclusion.
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate academic commitments.
- Professional growth opportunities and meaningful resume experience.
- Networking and engagement with a respected Florida-based law firm.
Salary : $20
Collections Supervisor
Genesee & Wyoming Main Job Board -
Jacksonville, FL
