Debt Collector

Title - Debt Collector

Location - Southfield, MI

About Us

For more than 40 years, our client has provided exceptional counseling and legal services to state and federally regulated credit unions. The keys to our success have been hard work, intensive training, and a strong commitment and dedication to servicing our clients. Through our representation of numerous credit unions, we are keenly aware of the issues faced by our clients competing in today's financial services marketplace.

Job Overview

We need a highly skilled Senior Legal Assistant (Team Lead) to oversee the workflow procedures in our crucial Pre/Post-Suit Department. The ideal candidate will bring a wealth of experience in bankruptcy, collection, and foreclosure law, making them an invaluable asset to our team.

This pivotal role will involve teaching, training, coaching, and supporting team members and gathering, organizing, preparing, and summarizing relevant materials for suits to be filed with the court.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a high level of expertise and a nuanced understanding of managing complex legal documents. Their primary duties will involve leading a team of pre/post-suit associates and overseeing the filing of suits for the firm.

The ideal candidate for this role will be a proactive multitasker who thrives under pressure and consistently follows through on tasks. We are looking for a dedicated team member who leads by example, keeps the team focused on priorities and results, and ensures the team is informed of any changes.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepping/filing dismissals
• Communication with courts and administrators
• Point person for understanding Judge/Court protocol for all filings.
• Handling Orders for Change of Venue
• Addressing issues with rejected filings
• Coordination of Process Servers and tracking attempts of service and issues with address issues/evading
• Review of rejected judgments from the court to determine the cause.
• Balancing fees and correcting/reversing costs in CLS.
• Overseeing the court call list for suits that require special attention.
• Coordinate and manage the document collection, review, and production, and assist with E-filing when needed.
• Communicate effectively with court personnel and clients to coordinate related activities.
• Prepare regular status updates for attorneys/managers on the progress of matters.
• Manage and organize transactional files, ensuring completeness and accuracy.
• Extensive knowledge of Client Ledger Systems (CLS), True-Filing/MI File.
• Maintain organized electronic and physical legal files, ensuring efficient information retrieval.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Communication And Collaboration

• Act as a central point of contact between attorneys, legal secretaries, and external parties.
• Draft, proofread, and edit legal correspondence, ensuring accuracy and adherence to legal standards.
• Facilitate effective communication within the legal team and ensure that information is shared promptly.
  
  

Job Requirements

• 7 years of Senior Legal Assistant or Paralegal experience, preferably with a collection law firm and knowledge in a demanding environment
• Minimum bachelor's degree or Paralegal Certification
• Ability to work accurately, meticulously, and highly productively.
• PC proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel, and Adobe).
• Eagerness to adapt and learn about evolving technology and software programs.
• Ability to learn and work in multiple court web-based systems, specifically TrueFiling/Mifile.
• Ability to communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and contribute to every aspect of a team environment.
  
  

The Right Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies

Proactivity - Acts on projects without prompting, anticipating needs.

Strong, Persistent Work Ethic - Demonstrates intellectual intensity, rigor, and a willingness to go far to meet an objective.

Accountability - Fulfills all commitments with integrity.

Efficiency - Provides significant production with minimal waste.

Analytically Minded - Excels in critically evaluating and assessing issues, identifying strategies and solutions to move forward.

Responsive - Responds to client and team needs with timeliness and efficacy.

Details/Benefits

• Family atmosphere, casual attire
• In-Person, Monday through Friday| 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm
• Compensation commensurate with experience
• Attractive Health Benefits
• Robust Paid Vacation & Holidays
  
  

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their duties.

This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities required by the role. Responsibilities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits

• 401(k)
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
  
  

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
  
  

Travel Requirement

• No travel
  
  

Ability To Relocate

• Southfield, MI 48034: Relocate before starting work (Required)
  
  

Work Location: In person