Overview
Legal Secretary Jobs in Westmoreland, KS at Pottawatomie County
An established and highly regarded, mid-size, NYC law firm is seeking a self-driven and eager Collections Specialist to join their team! As a Collection Specialist, the major duty will be to contact clients and collect overlooked and outstanding payments. This position will report directly to the Controller and CFO.
Essential duties include:
Responsible for all correspondence in the accounts receivable inbox, respond in a timely and professional manner
Take action in order to encourage timely payments
Contact clients for payment via email, phone calls and discuss their overdue payments
Keep records of all collection activities and account status using the LMS management notes
Identify aging account receivables
Investigate historical data for debts and bills
Prepare and present reports on collection activities weekly
Process Credit Card and ACH payments
Responsible for cash receipt applications (Wires, Ach, Checks, Credit Cards)
Negotiate settlements
Communicate with insurance agencies to streamline collection procedures/policies
Track evergreen retainer payments
Undertake administrative duties like mailing out reminder statements, balance write offs, and processing memos
Required skills:
Self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as on a team
Confidence in ability to reach collection goals set by the Controller and CFO
Consistently exhibits professionalism and strikes a balance between maintaining trustful relationships with our attorneys and clients and ensuring timely payments to the firm
Polished and highly organized with exceptional customer relations skills
Knowledge of various collection techniques
Comfortable working with targets
Knowledge of collection laws and regulations
Excellent negotiation skills
Proficiency with spreadsheets and other software tools
Analytical and problem-solving skills within a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail efficiency and reliability
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
A “can do” attitude and a positive team player mentality
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Qualifications:
College education required, major in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
Proficiency in Word, Excel, and Outlook a must
Previous law firm experience a plus
The firm is currently maintaining a hybrid schedule structured as Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in-office with alternating Mondays and the option to be remote Fridays.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 – $120,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Work Location: In person
Title: Legal Secretary
Company: Pottawatomie County
Location: Westmoreland, KS
