Asset Recovery Specialist | Litigation & Judgment Enforcement

Cawley & Bergmann, LLC; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

PTO

401(k)

Bonus opportunities

Job summary

Cawley & Bergmann, LLC is looking for an Asset Recovery Specialist in Newark, NJ. This full-time role involves conducting asset investigations and supporting judgment enforcement. The ideal candidate should have experience in a law firm or collections environment and possess strong investigative skills.

The company offers competitive salaries, bonuses, and benefits such as medical, dental, vision, PTO, and 401(k). Join a unique recovery team and gain exposure to litigation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a law firm, legal department, or collections environment.
• Capability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience reviewing court records and public filings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct asset investigations and skip tracing efforts.
• Research real estate ownership, business interests, and public records.
• Support judgment enforcement activities including liens and garnishments.

Skills

Strong research and investigative skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Tools

PACER

TLO

LexisNexis

Job description

Asset Recovery Specialist | Litigation & Judgment Enforcement

Litigation & Judgment Enforcement Newark, NJ | Full-Time | On-Site Salary: Negotiable

Join a Unique Recovery Team

Cawley & Bergmann is seeking an Asset Recovery Specialist to support a highly specialized judgement enforcement department. This is not a traditional collections position. You will work directly with leadership, attorneys, and recovery professionals to locate assets, conduct investigations, support litigation efforts, and help drive recovery strategies on high-balance judgment accounts. This role is ideal for a paralegal, legal assistant, litigation support professional, asset recovery specialist, skip tracer, or collections professional looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity.

What You'll Do

Responsibilities:

• Conduct asset investigations and skip tracing efforts
• Research real estate ownership, business interests, and public records
• Support judgment enforcement activities including liens, garnishments, and bank levies
• Communicate with attorneys, courts, and third-party vendors
• Assist in developing account-specific recovery strategies
• Analyze account data and maintain accurate documentation
• Prepare reports and organize information for legal action
• Research debtors and uncover assets through various investigative resources
• Assist with ongoing litigation support and enforcement projects

What We're Looking For

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a law firm, legal department, or collections environment
• Paralegal, litigation support, judgment enforcement, or asset recovery experience
• Strong research and investigative skills
• Experience reviewing court records and public filings
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Experience With

• PACER
• TLO
• IDI
• LexisNexis
• Public records research
• Skip tracing platforms
• Data analysis and reporting tools
• Experience with all systems is not required. Training will be provided.

Why Join Cawley & Bergmann?

• Work on a unique national portfolio unlike traditional collections
• Gain hands-on exposure to litigation and judgment enforcement
• Opportunity to work alongside experienced legal and recovery professionals
• Career growth within a growing national organization
• Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and 401(k)
• Collaborative and supportive team environment

The Ideal Candidate

If you're the type of person who enjoys connecting the dots, uncovering information, and helping drive results, we'd love to speak with you.

Must have the ability to pass a background check