Our client, an AM Law 100 firm, is looking to hire a Collections
Specialist at their offices in New York City. This is a
full-time, direct hire paying an annual base salary of $85K to
$100K plus a performance-based bonus and excellent benefits
package. This position will allow for a hybrid work week with 2
days a week onsite.
***MUST HAVE LAW FIRM EXPERIENCE***
Job Title: Collections Specialist
Location: New York, NY 10019
Work Environment: Hybrid (8 days a month on-site / 3 Days WFH)
Salary: $85K to $100K
Term: Full-time
3rd Party C2C/Transfer: No
Referral Fee: $500 – Refer qualified colleagues, friends, or
family.
Job Description:
At the direction of the Accounts Receivable & Collections
Director, and Manager, this individual will be responsible for:
* Reviewing status of assigned client accounts, following up and
monitoring aging receivables.
* Collaborating with assigned partners within the Practice Team
to review their matters and determine action plans for
collections.
* Communicating & collaborating directly with clients to secure
payments on a timely basis.
* Providing documentation and analysis to partners and clients as
needed.
* Maintaining detailed records of steps taken to facilitate
payments.
* Coordinating with Supervisor and Practice team regarding
assigned receivables portfolio and discussing strategy and
escalation as needed.
* Assisting the Collections & Practice teams with researching ,
analyzing, and resolving client deductions and unapplied credits.
* Collaborating with other teams including the Billing Department
and Finance Department regarding client deductions, cash
receipts, collections, and other special projects.
Requirements:
* Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Collections
Specialist in the legal or professional service industry.
Previous experience at a law firm and interfacing with partners
and clients are a plus. Aderant, Elite & E Billing Systems
experience are a plus.
* Bachelor’s degree required.
* Must have the capability to follow up on client accounts with
minimal supervision.
* Must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work well
under pressure and with a high degree of accuracy.
* Ability to meet strict deadlines and interact well with
co-workers.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication and analytical skills.
* Attention to detail.
* Must be proficient in Word and Excel.
