Legal, Real Estate, Finance & Accounting

Collections Specialist – Legal

$70K/yr - $80K/yr
Hackensack, NY (On-site)
Full Time

The successful candidate will execute all collections and related litigation/bankruptcy, from pre-litigation demand through post-judgement enforcement. This role requires familiarity with accounts receivable/billing business processes, legal procedures, management of outside counsel, court filings, drafting and reviewing legal documents, and managing calendars and deadlines.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Collections:

  • Prepare and send demand letters, defaults, payment agreements, settlement documentation, and correspondence
  • Collaborate with internal teams to resolve billing and payment disputes
  • Communicate professionally with internal stakeholders, outside counsel, and tenants
  • Set up payment plans/settlements in the system and track payments and account status

Litigation/Bankruptcy:

  • Draft and / or review pleadings, motions, complaints, affidavits, claims, and related court documents
  • Prepare documents and exhibits for court filing and trial preparation, including monetary damages claims
  • Monitor and track case deadlines, hearings, and court appearances
  • Coordinate with internal business stakeholders and outside counsel to manage matters and litigation workflow
  • Attend and provide testimony for all required court appearances

Administrative:

  • Maintain organized and up-to-date case files and databases
  • Prepare legal correspondence and internal status reports
  • Review legal / case documents and make recommendations for next steps
  • Conduct asset research and support judgement enforcement procedures
  • Distribute and archive legal mail and court filings

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Associate or Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
  • Accounts Receivable experience.
  • 3+ years of legal experience in collections and litigation/bankruptcy support
  • Strong knowledge of court procedures, legal drafting, and document preparation
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and legal case management systems (Legal Tracker)
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing deadlines
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and perform tasks quickly and efficiently
  • Self-motivated and independent, detailed oriented, strong work ethic, high integrity and ethical standards
  • Ability to exercise or recommend sound business judgement

Preferred:

  • Commercial retail real estate experience
  • Paralegal certificate or degree in Paralegal Studies, Legal Assistant or related field
  • Previous law firm or corporate legal department experience