Collections Attorney Lead - Hybrid, High-Volume Docket

gpac; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking an experienced Collections Attorney in Akron, OH for a high-volume docket. The role combines supervision of two collectors and two paralegals with hands-on litigation support, pretrials, settlements, and active case management in a balanced hybrid schedule.

You will handle garnishments, skip tracing, and court filings while maintaining an Ohio law license and 3+ years of collections/subrogation experience. The position offers on-site Akron days with 1 to 2 remote days per week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on collections, subrogation, garnishments, and skip tracing.
• Preferred experience with government/state entity collections.
• J.D. degree and active Ohio license to practice law.
• Strong organizational and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Docket Management: Manage a high-volume collections and subrogation caseload for public and private creditors.
• Department Supervision: Supervise two collectors and two department paralegals.
• Litigation & Hearing Attendance: Prepare mediation statements, handle pretrials, and represent clients at settlement conferences.
• Case Preparation & Filings: Oversee filings, discovery responses, post-judgment garnishments, and skip tracing to locate debtor assets and property.
• Additional Litigation Support: Handle hourly work for general litigation matters, including insurance defense cases as needed.

Skills

Collections experience

Subrogation experience

Leadership

Ohio Bar License

Education

J.D. degree

Ohio license to practice law

Job description

gpac is seeking an experienced Collections Attorney in Akron, OH for a high-volume docket. The role combines supervision of two collectors and two paralegals with hands-on litigation support, pretrials, settlements, and active case management in a balanced hybrid schedule.

You will handle garnishments, skip tracing, and court filings while maintaining an Ohio law license and 3+ years of collections/subrogation experience. The position offers on-site Akron days with 1 to 2 remote days per week.