Senior Collections Specialist

Our National multidisciplinary Legal client based in Boston's Financial District is seeking an experienced Senior Collections Specialists to join their growing team in a newly created position. This role will be responsible for assisting attorneys in the collection of unpaid accounts receivable and providing them with guidance on effective collection methods. They will work closely with the Director of Collections to ensure accounts are properly managed and monitored to avoid delinquencies. They will establish ongoing relationships with clients.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance required
• 3-5 years collections experience in a Law Firm required
• 3E or Aderant required
• Law firm required
• Experience in Big 4 Public Accounting firms with 3E or Aderant experience highly considered
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Outstanding problem-solving skills and a high degree of confidence and professional maturity.
• Able to communicate verbally and in writing in a clear, concise and professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with attorneys, staff, and co-workers within the firm as well as with clients.
• Must be self-directed and able to thrive in a busy, time-sensitive environment.
• Expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be self-motivated, a fast learner, dedicated to producing quality work and bringing assigned tasks and projects to completion.

Responsibilities:

• Assists in the collection of delinquent accounts.
• Prepares and reviews monthly collection reports
• Prepares supporting documentation for the collection of delinquent accounts
• Develop working relationships with assigned billing attorneys in order to assist attorneys managing their business portfolio and promote the importance of year-round collection practices.
• At the direction of the Director of Collections, work with billing attorneys to discuss delinquent accounts, place collection calls to clients with overdue receivables and sets up payment plans where necessary, including negotiating balances.
• Maintains collection files and records.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.