Republic Finance Looking for Legal Collections Specialist at Ponchatoula, LA, United States Full Time

Job Description

Overview and Responsibilities:

Republic Finance is seeking a Legal Collections Specialist to join our growing team! The Legal Collections Specialist is a key role within the organization responsible for all litigation accounts placed with the Small Claims court. The LCS will file and handle litigation accounts through necessary milestones in the Small Claims court proceeding, from placement of the file to judgment, and later, post judgment collections including wage garnishments and closure and/or satisfaction of legal accounts. You will work with operations, compliance, audit, legal and other key partners who may be both internal and external to the organization ensuring set litigation timelines are met. As a key member of the Centralized Operations team within this growing organization, you will have an opportunity to grow professionally in this role. Job Responsibilities are as follows:

• File approved litigation accounts with the Small Claims court
• Process documents timely ensuring expedient movement of a litigation account through the Small Claims process
• Ensure appropriate documents and costs are provided to the Small Claims courts through each required legal step
• Updates internal sites with each step of the litigation process
• Handles inbound calls from branches and court network surrounding legal assignment.
• Adheres to policies and procedures when determining suitable collection solutions, including the Fair Debt Collection Law and all internal Policy and Procedure.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Familiarity with Windows and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Professional demeanor, positive attitude, strong communication and customer relations skills
• Ability to work well independently in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• Detail-oriented with analytical decision making skills
• Excellent organization and time management skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Must pass pre-employment screenings, drug screen, background and credit check

Benefits:

We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package including:

• Health/Dental/Vision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401 (K) and employer match
• Company provided Life Insurance & Long Term Disability

Additional benefits with Republic Finance include:

• Employee of the Month Program
• Philanthropic support for charities such as Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and the American Cancer Society
• Professional offices with a friendly team environment

Republic Finance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age disability or veteran status in employment opportunities and benefits. Republic Finance, LLC maintains a Drug-Free Workplace.