Legal Collections Specialist

Paramount Legal; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Paramount Legal is seeking an experienced Legal Collections Specialist to join our established team in New York. You will manage accounts receivable and collections for assigned attorneys, coordinating with clients and attorneys to resolve balances and payment issues.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in high-volume collections within a large law firm, strong communication and negotiation skills, and proficiency in Excel/Word; experience with legal billing software is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of high-volume collections experience, preferably within a large law firm.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with attorneys, clients, and firm personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with legal billing and collections software preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and collections for assigned attorneys.
• Work closely with attorneys and clients to resolve outstanding balances and payment issues.
• Monitor aging reports and identify accounts requiring additional attention.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with appropriate approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and communications.
• Provide regular updates to attorneys and management regarding collection efforts.

Skills

High-volume collections

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Excel

Word

Legal billing software

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Legal billing software

Job description

Paramount Legal is recruiting for an experienced Legal Collections Specialist to join a well-established law firm!

The ideal candidate will have experience managing high-volume accounts receivable, working closely with attorneys and clients to resolve outstanding balances, and maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities Include:

• Manage accounts receivable and collections for assigned attorneys.
• Work closely with attorneys and clients to resolve outstanding balances and payment issues.
• Monitor aging reports and identify accounts requiring additional attention.
• Research and resolve billing discrepancies and outstanding balances.
• Negotiate payment arrangements with appropriate approvals.
• Maintain accurate records of collection activities and communications.
• Provide regular updates to attorneys and management regarding collection efforts.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of high-volume collections experience, preferably within a large law firm.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with attorneys, clients, and firm personnel.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Experience with legal billing and collections software preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.

If you have a strong background in legal collections and are open to new opportunities, we would love to hear from you!