Collections Specialist

Liberty Personnel Services, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Law Firm is seeking an experienced Legal Collections Specialist to manage account balances, contact clients, and negotiate payment plans while keeping attorneys informed of best collection actions.

The ideal candidate has prior law firm collections or accounts receivable experience and familiarity with billing systems, tools, and applicable regulations. This is a hybrid role in Washington, with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Experience in law firm collections required.
• Strong communication and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Familiarity with billing systems and collection tools.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and monitoring outstanding balances on client accounts.
• Contacting clients via phone and/or email to request payment.
• Negotiating payment arrangements with clients who are experiencing financial hardship.
• Providing guidance to attorneys on the best course of action for collecting outstanding balances.
• Preparing and sending collection letters and/or legal notices.
• Maintaining accurate records of all collection activities in the firm's billing system.
• Collaborating with other members of the billing department to resolve issues related to collections.
• Staying up-to-date on collection laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and federal requirements.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the billing manager or firm leadership.

Skills

Legal collections

Accounts receivable

Billing systems

Communication skills

Negotiation

Tools

Billing software

Job description

Legal Collections Specialist - DC Law firm - $70-80k - Hybrid

Prior/current law firm/legal collections experience is required.

Growing law firm is seeking an experienced Collections professional with proven collections experience to join their team.

Job Description

The law firm collections specialist is responsible for managing and collecting outstanding balances on behalf of the law firm.

• Reviewing and monitoring outstanding balances on client accounts
• Contacting clients via phone and/or email to request payment
• Negotiating payment arrangements with clients who are experiencing financial hardship
• Providing guidance to attorneys on the best course of action for collecting outstanding balances
• Preparing and sending collection letters and/or legal notices
• Maintaining accurate records of all collection activities in the firm's billing system
• Collaborating with other members of the billing department to resolve any issues that arise related to collections
• Staying up-to-date on collection laws and regulations to ensure compliance with local and federal requirements
• Performing other duties as assigned by the billing manager or firm leadership.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work well under pressure. Ideal candidate will also have experience in collections or accounts receivable, and a working knowledge of billing systems and collection tools.