Paralegal

Paralegal - Litigation & Judgment Enforcement

Full-time contract-to-hire position in our San Diego office for a highly qualified paralegal with solid research and communication skills to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is action-oriented, able to work independently, and thrives in a fast-paced collaborative environment. Do you have a passion for success? Please send your resume, writing sample, paralegal certificate, and salary requirements to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

About Wolverine Ventures Management

WVM is an investment firm with business activities in distressed real estate and brokerage, private lending and judgment enforcement. Headquartered in San Diego, we maintain an active nationwide judgment portfolio, and its principals have been involved in the purchase and sale of over $500M in distressed loans, real estate and judgments.

The Role

The Paralegal is part of our in-house team, reporting to the Senior Paralegal and supporting the management team, independent counsel, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

•     Acquire a working knowledge of assigned caseload, understanding the background, current status, upcoming deadlines, potential challenges, and desired outcome. Review new documents and accurately keep calendar and docket up to date. Provide status updates to key stakeholders as needed.

•     Timely complete due diligence tasks for potential acquisitions, including case research, debtor and asset investigation, real estate title searches, and lien priority and debt analysis.

•     With the assistance of counsel, coordinate basic enforcement activities, including preparation, service and tracking of subpoenas; garnishments and levies; debtor’s and third-party exams; and obtain necessary documentation to domesticate judgments in additional states.

•     Prepare and record/file abstracts of judgment, judgment liens, requests for notice, writs of execution, satisfactions, or similar documents and renewals/amendments thereto.

•     Perform legal research, in-depth case analysis, and memoranda of law as needed.

•     Prepare confidentiality agreements, letters of intent and purchase agreements; maintain versioning and redlines through execution.

•     Review, proofread and cite check draft pleadings, briefs, and similar legal documents prepared by counsel.

•     Participate in frequent conference calls with management, staff, and outside counsel.

•     Track all work on an ongoing basis using the database and project management tools provided.

What We Look For in a Candidate

•     California paralegal certificate or declaration in accordance with BPC § 6450(c)

•     Bachelor’s degree preferred

•     3 years’ relevant work experience

•     Previous experience in one or more key areas: judgment enforcement, litigation, or real estate

•     Detail-oriented professional able to adhere to tight deadlines on multiple concurrent projects

•     Team player with strong communication, prioritizing, and organizational skills

•     Ability to produce persuasive, concise and factually accurate written work

•     Desire and ability to work independently in a face-paced and challenging environment

•     Maintains confidentiality in all areas of work, with uncompromised ethics and integrity

•     Lifelong learner who remains current on the latest developments on topics affecting our work

•     Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and the LexisNexis product suite

Salary

FLSA Non-Exempt. Salary commensurate with experience.

EEO Statement

WVM is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.