Bilingual Collections Legal Assistant / Collections Specialist - Temp-to-Hire

Job Description

Job Description

Bilingual Collections Legal Assistant / Collections Specialist
Temp-to-Hire | Plantation, FL | Mid-Sized Law Firm
Must speak Spanish and English fluently

A well-established, mid-sized law firm in Plantation, Florida is seeking an experienced Bilingual Collections Legal Assistant / Collections Specialist to join its growing team on a temp-to-hire basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with prior law firm collections experience, particularly experience working with Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and Condominium Associations, who is comfortable communicating directly with clients, property owners, and other parties regarding outstanding balances and payment arrangements.

The firm has a strong, established client base and a team of highly experienced attorneys. This position will provide the opportunity to work closely with knowledgeable attorneys and become an important part of the firm's collections practice.

Position Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with the firm's collections matters, including:

• Handling collection matters for Homeowners Associations and Condominium Associations
• Communicating with property owners and other parties regarding outstanding balances and collection matters
• Negotiating and establishing payment arrangements and payment plans
• Following up on delinquent accounts and outstanding payments
• Communicating professionally and confidently by telephone, email, and written correspondence
• Working with attorneys and other members of the legal team on collection matters
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation relating to collections activity
• Assisting with the day-to-day administration and management of collection files
• Handling sensitive financial matters with professionalism, discretion, and good judgment
• Providing excellent customer service while remaining firm and persistent when necessary

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous collections experience within a law firm
• Experience handling collections for HOAs and/or Condominium Associations strongly preferred
• Experience negotiating payment arrangements or settlements
• Fluent English and Spanish communication skills 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confidence speaking with people about overdue accounts and other important financial matters
• The ability to remain professional, courteous, and persistent when dealing with difficult or challenging conversations
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• The ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a legal team
• Prior experience working in a professional law firm environment

Schedule & Compensation

• Temp-to-Hire opportunity
• Monday through Friday
• Normal business hours
• Plantation, Florida
• Competitive/fair salary based on experience
• Benefits available once hired permanently

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for a bilingual collections professional who wants to build a long-term career with an established local law firm. You will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys with a solid, established client base and become an integral part of the firm's collections practice.

If you are fluent in English and Spanish, have some law firm collections experience, have worked with HOA or condominium association collections, and are comfortable picking up the phone and having direct conversations about important financial matters, we would like to hear from you.

Please send your resume right away to:

Patrick Farley
Legal Search Solutions
View email address on ziprecruiter.com

Job # 16848

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