At OnDeck, we improve the world’s economic landscape by changing the way small businesses access capital. We do it in an environment where we celebrate collaboration, but aren’t afraid of healthy competition; where we’re serious about our work but don’t take ourselves too seriously; and where we are small enough to be nimble but strong enough to make a big impact.

Job Summary

Here at OnDeck, we are looking to hire a talented paralegal to help lead litigation and bankruptcy recovery operations. The position will be in our Denver, CO office. We are seeking a highly motivated, self-starter who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced and collaborative environment. In this challenging position, you will report to our Senior Associate General Counsel and head of litigation, and work closely with members of the collections team, operations team, legal department as a whole, outside retained law firms, and other departments as needed. Simply put, we are seeking a motivated and experienced paralegal to help a rapidly growing, newly public, company execute its business plan in the areas of recoveries.

As the Litigation and Bankruptcy Paralegal at OnDeck, you will:

• Work closely with OnDeck’s head of litigation, collections teams and retained law firms in formulating, developing and executing an evolving litigation and bankruptcy recoveries strategy.
• As for litigation, devise and execute a strategy to analyze litigation recoveries’ performance to achieve company objectives and otherwise serve in a client support function vis-à-vis retained law firms.
• As for bankruptcy, devise and execute a strategy to file in-house proofs of claim and manage said claims in-house to optimal liquidation, including implementing technology to assist and to evaluate same.
• Work on other (offensive and defensive) general litigation matters as needed or assigned.
• Work on other legal department matters as needed or assigned.

Required qualifications for success: 

• You have at least 3 years of relevant experience working in a law firm and/or company’s in-house legal department focused on general litigation, with an emphasis on creditors’ rights matters.
• You have at least 1 year of relevant experience working in a law firm and/or in a company’s in-house legal department focused on bankruptcy recoveries, and have a good understanding of the U.S. Bankruptcy code and rules, especially with respect to proceedings under Chapters 7, 11, 12 and 13.
• You are a wiz with Microsoft Excel, Pacer and LexisNexis.
• You are adept working with a variety of software programs.
• You have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university.
• You enjoy and excel at “running with things” on your own.

About Us

At OnDeck, we make small business a big deal. We care intensely about each other, our company and the customers we serve, and are committed to making every day count.

As the largest online small business lender in the U.S. serving more than 700 different industries, we have been trusted by over 50,000 small businesses by providing them with a term loan or line of credit to help them build a growing and thriving enterprise. Since 2007, we’ve issued over $7 billion in capital.

Come be a part of a company that’s changing the game for small business financing.

Why Choose Us

We’re creating opportunities for small businesses and team members to grow and succeed. We do it in an environment where we celebrate collaboration and aren’t afraid of healthy competition; where we’re serious about our work and don’t take ourselves too seriously; and where we are small enough to be nimble and strong enough to make a big impact.

We also offer…

401K Match. Tuition Reimbursement. Paid Parental Leave. Company Outings. Hackathons. Company Sponsored Sports Teams/Clubs. Office Learning & Development Training.

We are going to ask you to talk about your accomplishments. Here are some of ours:

• WorldatWork, 2017 Seal of Distinction
• Fortune 50 Best Workplaces for Diversity, 2016
• Fortune 50 Best Small and Medium Companies to Work For, 2016
• Fortune 30 Best Workplaces in Finance and Insurance, 2016
• Built in Colorado, Top 100 Digital Companies in Colorado, 2015, 2016
• Crain’s New York Business Fast 50, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Fortune.com and Great Place to Work 100 Best Workplaces for Millennials, 2015 Fortune/Great Place To Work Great Rated! People’s Picks: 20 Great Workplaces in Financial Services, 2015
• Crain’s New York Best Places to Work, 2013, 2014, 2015
• Colorado SHRM Best Companies to Work For in Colorado, 2015
• Forbes’ America’s Most Promising Companies, 2013, 2014
• Selling Power Magazine Best Company to Sell For, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
• Inc. 500|5000, 2013, 2014

As part of our dedication to maintaining an inclusive and diverse workforce, OnDeck provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, OnDeck complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

OnDeck expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of OnDeck’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

**No external recruiters or agents, please.**