Collector

About the role

The Syracuse Team at Harris Beach Murtha is in search of a Collector to collect money judgements through the utilization of judgement enforcement mechanisms available to judgement creditors. You will thrive in this role if you have:

• 2+ years of office experience
• collections background in legal environment preferred
• Associates degree or equivalent work experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Collector will be responsible for communicating with debtors, clients, sheriffs and courts regarding recovery. You will be expected to:

• Conduct searches for debtors and their assets
• Determine when files are not collectable or require further action from attorney
• Maintain accurate file records and consistently performs file review process
• Order various reports relative to collections proceedings
• Skiptrace to obtain addresses on new files as needed
• Prepare settlement documents and/or repayment plans
• Prepare various enforcement documents for recovery
• Prepare payoffs for debtors and third parties
• Prepare status reports for clients
• Assist with other duties as needed

Requirements

Harris Beach Murtha Recognizes Everyone Has a Right To Be Included. You Will Be Successful In Your Career At The Firm If You Maintain high standards of performance and have a professional, cooperative, positive, and flexible attitude.

• Demonstrate good organizational skills for prioritizing workload in a fast-paced environment
• Enjoy working with diverse personalities within various levels of the firm
• Acquire understanding quickly and absorb new information rapidly
• Show conscientiousness, dedication, self-discipline, and a sense of responsibility
• Believe in the firm’s core values: collaboration, inclusion, ingenuity, respect, integrity, and commitment

Qualifications

Are comfortable working fully onsite

Skills

Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule. The anticipated weekly schedule for the Collector in Syracuse is 38.75 hours per week.

Benefits

Harris Beach Murtha is committed to an inclusive environment and we welcome applications from diverse candidates with varied background and skills, including military experience.

Pay

Salary information will vary depending upon relevant experience for the position, geographic locations and weekly hours schedule.

Schedule

The anticipated weekly schedule for the Collector in Syracuse is 38.75 hours per week.