Legal Collections Specialist

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC has an immediate opening for a Legal Collections Specialist. Candidate may reside in Baltimore, Baton Rouge, Birmingham, Chattanooga, Houston, Jackson, Knoxville, Memphis, Atlanta, or New Orleans areas. The position is remote other than the 2^nd and 4^th mandatory Wednesdays of each month.

Salary is based upon years of experience and location.

Responsible for collection activities such as collaborating with client (billing) attorneys regarding their aged a/r. Sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts. Document and maintain accurate records. Know commonly used collection concepts, practices, and procedures. Use firm established guidelines and procedures to perform the functions of the job. Maintain ambitious standards and professional collection activities and support. This position is considered professional level. Reports directly to the Client Accounts Manager. Daily contacts include but are not limited to the Director of Revenue Services, CEO, COO, CFAO, Managing Shareholder, Office Administrators, Accounting, Finance, Administration, Attorney, and Secretaries.

Key Responsibilities include:

1. Compile information for reporting of the progress of collections and accounts receivable aging.


2. Analyze, investigate, and clarify problem


3. Report problem and/or doubtful accounts to appropriate parties (CEO, COO, Managing Shareholders, Office Administrator, CFAO, Director of Revenue Services).


4. Facilitate and expedite the allocations of aged accounts


5. Monitor the opening of new matters for existing clients with collection and/or write-off issues.


6. Monitor accounts with collection


7. Oversee automatic rebilling for the Firm, making sure that waivers and reminders are being generated and mailed.


8. Follow up on approved electronically billed


9. Monitor receivable write-offs for the


10. Manage any client/attorney


11. Participate in monthly Client Accounts meetings to report collection


12. Assist Manager with compiling, tracking, and monitoring Firm fiscal year end process as requested.


13. Manages other job-related duties as assigned by the Director of Revenue Qualifications will include:


14. Computer experience with knowledge of Word, Excel, Collections software


15. ARCS and ADERANT a plus


16. Must have good organizational, communication and math skills.


17. Must be detail oriented, able to work in a fast-paced environment.


18. Ability to use good judgement and discretion in establishing and maintaining relationships with attorneys, staff, and clients.


19. Overtime may be required.


20. Travel may be required.

Must provide minimum authorization to work in the United States. Resumes only accepted for job posted.

Thank you for submitting your resume.  After our hiring committee has had a chance to review all candidates for this position, we will reach out to only those that will be moving on to the next step in our recruiting process.  We appreciate your interest in the position and will contact you if further action is necessary.

Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell, & Berkowitz, PC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment and all employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, sexual orientation, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, gender expression and marital status.