In-House Collections Attorney — Hybrid (NJ/NY)

Career Developers; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Developers Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks an experienced In-House Collections Attorney for a hybrid, full‑time role. You will oversee the full collections lifecycle from outreach to post-judgment collection, coordinating with finance and counsel to devise tailored strategies.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., admission in NJ and NY, 5+ years in collections or debt recovery, and a proven ability to manage litigation when needed, with strong knowledge of applicable laws.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted in New Jersey and New York (required).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in collections, debt recovery, or a similar legal field.
• Proven ability to manage the full collections process from initial outreach to post-judgment collection.

Responsibilities

• Review outstanding client receivables and payment histories.
• Assess and prioritize accounts based on legal and financial considerations.
• Initiate and manage direct client communications regarding overdue invoices.
• Draft and send letters, negotiate pre-litigation settlements/payment plans.
• Prepare, commence, and be responsible for the collection litigation through trial.
• Handle post-judgment collection proceedings.
• Collaborate with the finance department, COO, and attorneys to implement tailored collection strategies.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Legal knowledge of collections laws

Education

J.D.

Admitted in NJ and NY

Job description

Career Developers Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks an experienced In-House Collections Attorney for a hybrid, full‑time role. You will oversee the full collections lifecycle from outreach to post-judgment collection, coordinating with finance and counsel to devise tailored strategies.

The ideal candidate has a J.D., admission in NJ and NY, 5+ years in collections or debt recovery, and a proven ability to manage litigation when needed, with strong knowledge of applicable laws.