Collections Paralegal Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Collections Paralegal make in Chicago, IL? The average Collections Paralegal salary in Chicago, IL is $83,247 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $74,793 and $92,955. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Collections Paralegal

HR NewCo - New York , NY

Job description Receivables-based (MCA) financing company is seeking a Collections Paralegal to join its growing legal department in NYC. The successful candidate will: * Provide legal support to ...

LinkedIn - 34 days ago

Experienced Collections Paralegal

Goodman Law Group LLP - Mesa , AZ

We are seeking an experienced Collections Paralegal to support our HOA Attorneys and become a part of our growing team! Responsibilities include: * Create new matters/contacts in Clio * Generate ...

ZipRecruiter - 46 days ago

Paralegal - Community Assocation Collections

HR Partners, Inc. - Atlanta , GA

Law firm needs a bright, motivated individual for a Community Association Collections Paralegal. Collection experience and particularly Community Association collection experience a plus, but not ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 7 days ago

Paralegal

Arnold & Arnold LLP - Littleton , CO

Statewide-practice in real estate, construction law, family law, elder law, estate planning and administration, probate, civil and business litigation, and collections. Paralegal will be responsible ...

ZipRecruiter - 12 days ago

Paralegal (Special Collections)

Octagon Consulting LLC - Houston , TX

Willing to cross train for additional duties in the Special Collections department. * High school diploma required. College preferred. * This position requires the employee to be in the office.

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 47 days ago

Account Representative

Benderson Development Company, LLC - Sarasota , FL

Provide information to collections paralegal. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * 2 + years' experience in account collections or a field related to accounting and customer service. Associates degree ...

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 38 days ago

What does a Collections Paralegal do?

Common responsibilities of a Collections Paralegal

Assist in the preparation of post-judgment legal documents and overflow for preparation of summons and complaints.

June 22, 2022

Communicate with judgment debtors, clients, other law firm staff, and court staff with impeccable customer service.

November 01, 2022

Build and manage additional legal assistant staff to handle workload volumes.

February 01, 2023

Provide high volume document preparation and review to facilitate all port judgment recovery efforts for the firm.

February 05, 2023

Works with attorney staff on complex judgment cases.

March 02, 2023

Manage and direct workflow of judgment team.

March 05, 2023

Supervises judgment team paralegals including training, staffing, coaching, and performance management.

April 07, 2023

Resolves problems and disputes in a professional and cordial manner consistent with the high standards of the firm.

April 20, 2023

Develop ongoing processes and procedures related to judgment collection recovery.

May 10, 2023

Review reports, dashboards, and processes to continuously analyze and monitor data quality and integrity.

May 14, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Collections Paralegal in Chicago, IL

Average Base Salary

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74793

92955

83247

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

77422

97364

86891

What is the average salary for Collections Paralegal in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Collections Paralegal in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Collections Paralegal ranges from $74,793 to $92,955 with the average base salary of $83,247. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $77,422 to $97,364 with the average total cash compensation of $86,891.

View Average Salary for Collections Paralegal as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$83,247	$74,793 - $92,955
Bonus	$3,644	$2,629 - $4,409
Total Pay	$86,891	$77,422 - $97,364

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Collections Paralegal Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,214 - $93,478	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,214 - $93,478	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,128 - $93,371	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,185 - $93,442	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $75,185 - $93,442	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $73,502 - $91,350	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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