Legal Assistant/Collections

Legal Assistant/Collections (Legal Recovery Department)

Car City - Orbit Leasing - Reliable Auto Finance

On-site: 1515 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509

We proudly offer employees a comprehensive wage and benefit program, including:

Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance options including term life, 401(K) with 20% contribution match, YMCA corporate gym discount, free Starbucks coffee machine at work, as well as many national corporate discounts and purchase programs.

Legal Assistant/Collections Essential Functions:

• Assist with sorting and routing of incoming mail.
• Maintaining customer database and demographics while reviewing account and processing payments.
• Answer questions/concerns regarding accounts and negotiating repayment plans within company guidelines.
• Track service of court paperwork. Follow-up with process servers as needed.
• Prepare consent and default judgments.
• Calendar hearings for corporate counsel and assign appearance counsel as needed. Assemble notes and documentation for counsel in preparation for hearings.
• Prepare motions and responses to motions as needed.
• Prepare, e-file, and track court paperwork for civil cases in Indiana.
• Process notice of bankruptcy filings. Prepare related correspondence and/or court paperwork.
• Skip-trace accounts to obtain address or employment information.
• Assist other department staff as needed.
• Seek and implement processes that will increase efficiency of individual tasks or overall workload.
• Other tasks when assigned.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• 1 years’ previous experience as a Paralegal, legal assistant or legal collector.
• Associate's degree preferred will accept equivalent work experience with high school diploma or GED.
• Full-time availability Monday-Friday between 8am–6pm and a few Saturdays 9am–1pm as needed with ability to work full day on the last day of each month (i.e., 40 hour weekly schedule and overtime as needed).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Ability to learn industry specific computer programs.
• Superior Organizational skills, highly self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently, prioritize & manage time effectively.
• Competent in the use of various office machines including printers, copiers, fax machines, adding machines, and multi-line phones.
• Able to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

Equal Employment Opportunities: 

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, and genetic information; and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. 

Disclaimer: 

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Pre-employment screening including background check. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Pre-employment screening including background check. 

Are you looking for a long-lasting career with a professional company rooted deep in family values? 80% of our employees have been with us for 2 years! 

Hourly non-exempt: $19.00-23.00 (based on experience and qualifications)

Monthly Bonus Compensation Plan