Legal Account Resolution Specialist

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 16 days annually

9 paid holidays

Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

Life and Disability Insurance

Employee perks via vendors

Job summary

Weltman, Weinberg & Reis Co., LPA in Birmingham, AL is seeking Legal Account Resolution Specialists/Legal Collectors to work in a call center within a professional law office setting. You will handle outbound and inbound calls to notify and locate consumers with delinquent accounts and pursue payment resolution.

The role involves handling files through the legal process, with daily performance targets and eligibility for a substantial bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of relevant customer facing experience or equivalent
• High school diploma or GED required
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Must pass a detailed background check and drug screening

Responsibilities

• Make outbound and take inbound calls to notify and collect payments
• Locate consumers with delinquent accounts and attempt payment resolution
• Document financial status and update notes in the system
• Negotiate payment arrangements and obtain supervisor/client approval as needed
• Locate consumer assets using public records and vendor searches
• Follow company and client scripts and ensure regulatory compliance

Skills

Customer facing experience

Verbal communication

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

GED/High School Diploma

Tools

Basic computer operations

Internet research

Job description

Are you looking to start your career in the legal field or continue your career in collections and customer service?

Our Legal Account Resolution Specialists/Legal Collectors work in a call center environment within our professional law office setting.

They are responsible for making outbound calls and taking inbound calls. They notify and/or locate consumers with delinquent accounts and attempt to secure payments. All consumers of our clients are in the post-judgment, legal stage of collections; managing files throughout the legal process is an important responsibility in this role. If you have a strong focus on customer service and learning the legal field paired with technical skills,

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
• In Office

Responsibilities/Duties/Functions/Tasks:

• Requests form letters to consumers or representatives to notify and encourage payment of delinquent accounts
• Confers with consumers or representatives by telephone in attempt to determine reason for overdue payment and make an attempt for payment resolution
• Calculates payment arrangements and negotiates settlements which may require supervisor/client approval
• Documents information about financial status of consumers and status of collection efforts and performs data entry to update notes on account
• Contacts consumers, consumers' representatives and attorneys to provide status updates and request/supply additional information and documentation. May also contact courts
• Obtains information to handle debit and check payments by phone
• Searches internet, public records, city and telephone directories, credit bureau reports, vendor searches and contacts employer and post office to locate consumer and/or consumer assets
• Makes decision for next activity on consumer files and monitors file for expected outcomes
• Follow‑up to ensure all available options are utilized to achieve payment of debt
• Meets minimum standards for daily calls, files worked and goals
• Handles files in accordance with company and client standards, follows scripts and regulatory compliance requirements
• Approaches contact with consumers and third parties with a high level of professionalism/customer service on a recorded and monitored phone line
• Complete all required training applicable to this position
• Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position
• Other duties, as assigned

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• 1-3 years relevant customer facing experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Knowledge of basic computer operation, including internet research
• Communicates effectively verbally and in writing
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred but not required
• Must pass a detailed background check and drug screening

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation is $20.33/hr. - $21.33/hr., depending upon if bilingual; plus, an uncapped monthly bonus opportunity, with an average annual bonus of $26,000 after 1 year of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 16 days annually + 9 Company paid holidays
• Competitive benefits -- Medical, Rx, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life and Disability Insurance. You can review our benefits at www.weltman.com/careers for more information.
• Promotional opportunities from within the firm
• Employee Perks available from Verizon, Car Dealerships, Local Movie Theaters, Theme Parks, etc.
• Earn incentives through monthly contests in a fun team environment

Physical and Mental Demands:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the empl oyee is regularly required to remain in a stationary position at a workstation. This position requires constant use of hands and fingers for typing and operating a computer and other office equipment. The employee must possess the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and verbally. Occasional standing, walking, bending, and lifting of items weighing up to 15 pounds may be required. Close visual acuity is needed to read, analyze data, and view a computer terminal for extended periods.

This position operates in a professional office environment. It is representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee will experience low to moderate noise levels and moderate interruptions. The workspace is well-lit and climate controlled.

EEO Statement:

Weltman is an equal opportunity employer.

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