Collections Intern
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.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- 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.
Benefits
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.
About Jimerson Birr, P.A.
Jimerson Birr is a Florida-based law firm that seeks to exceed client expectations through commitment to excellence and by adding value to our clients’ businesses. We are committed to handling each matter with the quality, care, attention to detail and respect as if we were representing ourselves. We are accessible, responsible, prepared, efficient and technologically advanced. Our clients and colleagues value us because they trust our integrity and abilities.
Jimerson Birr concentrates its efforts in providing the highest level of legal services throughout the Southeastern U.S. on a wide variety of business, corporate, and commercial litigation issues that can affect businesses in a broad range of circumstances. Our Florida-based law firm has a reputation for being well-prepared counselors, influential negotiators and aggressive litigators. Our firm has significant experience in the areas of construction law (including lien and bond claims, licensure, project and contract administration), business litigation (including breach of contract, misrepresentation, fiduciary breaches, non-compete enforcement and corporate/partnership disputes) and creditors rights and bankruptcy (including collections, foreclosures, replevin, garnishments, and adversarial proceedings).