Corporate Paralegal
About the CompanyEncore Funding is a specialty finance business in Cleveland, OH that focuses on funding, back office, and strategic services for entrepreneurs in the staffing spaces. We are a fast paced, growing business that is looking for individuals to join the team and help build an incredible company. We are a leader in the specialty finance space and offer an exciting opportunity to join a growing and thriving organization. Encore culture consists of:Growth opportunities, and upward mobilityModern office settingChallenging and rewarding workA highly motivating team environmentAbout the RoleEncore Funding is seeking an experienced Corporate Paralegal to join our small, collaborative legal team. In this role, you'll work directly with our General Counsel and partner closely with teams across the business—including Collections, Sales, Credit, Underwriting, and Executive Leadership.This is a high-visibility role for a paralegal who enjoys owning work from start to finish, balancing legal precision with real-world business needs, and serving as a trusted connector between legal and operational teams.What You Will DoLitigation & Collections SupportDraft legal correspondence and documents related to commercial collectionsMonitor court dockets for filings, hearings, and deadlinesConduct legal research to locate defendants, identify assets, and support service of processPrepare and organize documentation for outside counsel and collections partnersCommunicate with courts, debtors, clients, and third-party agenciesCorporate & Compliance SupportDraft and assist with factoring agreements, security agreements, promissory notes, and related addendaSupport state regulatory compliance, including research, filings, and license maintenancePartner with the General Counsel on day-to-day legal matters affecting the businessCross-Functional CollaborationAct as a key liaison between Legal and other departmentsSupport initiatives where legal insight and business judgment must work togetherWhat We're Looking ForRequired QualificationsAssociate's degree or higherABA‐approved Paralegal Certification5+ years of progressive paralegal experience, ideally in a corporate, commercial litigation, or collections environmentYou'll Thrive Here If YouEnjoy juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentTake a business‐forward, solution‐oriented approach to legal workCommunicate clearly and professionally in writing and conversationCurious and open to learning asset-based lending, factoring, and alternative financeWhat Success Looks LikeAs our Corporate Paralegal, you'll help protect the company, support growth, and ensure we do business the right way, every day.Work EnvironmentFull-time, permanent positionMonday–FridayOnsite at our Pepper Pike, OH office (5 days/week)