Accounts Receivable Collections Attorney

Aviva Senior Living; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviva Senior Living is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Attorney to own the recovery process for multiple communities. You will negotiate, set up payment plans, and pursue appropriate legal action while coordinating with local counsel across states.

The role requires a JD, active U.S. license, and strong drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills to protect finances and resident relationships. Healthcare regulations and FDCPA compliance are critical.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience in creditor rights, collections litigation, commercial litigation, landlord‑tenant law, or receivables recovery.
• Strong working knowledge of FDCPA and related state regulations.
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills.
• Ability to independently manage a high‑volume caseload across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the entire accounts receivable recovery process across multiple senior living communities.
• Resolve delinquent resident accounts through negotiation, payment plans, and legal action when appropriate.
• Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, promissory notes, releases, and other collection documents.
• Manage litigation from pre-suit through judgment while partnering with local counsel across multiple states.
• Interpret resident agreements, leases, guarantor obligations, and admission contracts.
• Advise executive leadership on collection strategy, bad debt exposure, write-offs, and legal risk.
• Recover outstanding balances while protecting Aviva's reputation and resident relationships.
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state debt collection laws, healthcare regulations, and consumer protection requirements.
• Manage outside collection firms and legal vendors to maximize performance and minimize costs.
• Track portfolio performance through collection metrics, aging reports, recovery rates, and litigation outcomes.

Skills

Juris Doctor

FDCPA knowledge

Drafting & negotiation

Litigation management

High-volume caseload

Interstate coordination

Communication & relationships

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Accounts Receivable & Collections Attorney

Protect Revenue. Solve Complex Problems. Make a Difference.

Remote | Full‑Time

What You’ll Own

Success in this role isn't measured by hours billed.

It's measured by outcomes.

You will:

• Own the entire accounts receivable recovery process across multiple senior living communities
• Resolve delinquent resident accounts through negotiation, payment plans, and legal action when appropriate
• Draft demand letters, settlement agreements, promissory notes, releases, and other collection documents
• Manage litigation from pre-suit through judgment while partnering with local counsel throughout multiple states
• Interpret resident agreements, leases, guarantor obligations, and admission contracts
• Advise executive leadership on collection strategy, bad debt exposure, write-offs, and legal risk
• Recover outstanding balances while protecting Aviva's reputation and resident relationships
• Ensure compliance with all federal and state debt collection laws, healthcare regulations, and consumer protection requirements
• Manage outside collection firms and legal vendors to maximize performance and minimize costs
• Track portfolio performance through collection metrics, aging reports, recovery rates, and litigation outcomes

Who You Are

You combine strong legal judgment with practical business thinking.

You know when to negotiate. You know when to litigate. Most importantly, you know how to do both with professionalism and compassion.

You thrive in environments where you're trusted to make decisions, manage complex caseloads, and deliver measurable financial results.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience in creditor rights, collections litigation, commercial litigation, landlord‑tenant law, or receivables recovery
• Strong working knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) and related state regulations
• Exceptional drafting, negotiation, and litigation skills
• Ability to independently manage a high‑volume caseload across multiple jurisdictions
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills

Preferred

• Senior Living, Healthcare, Multifamily Housing, or Real Estate experience
• Experience managing outside counsel and legal vendors
• Multi‑state collections or litigation experience
• Financial analysis or portfolio management experience

The Impact You’ll Make

Your work directly supports our ability to provide exceptional care to residents.

Every dollar recovered helps strengthen our communities, invest in our employees, improve resident experiences, and fuel future growth.

This is an opportunity to build something—not simply manage cases.