Experienced Legal Collector

About the Role

Altus Receivables Management is the leading and most trusted name in debt recovery and financial solutions. We are seeking an experienced Legal Collector to join our Legal Department. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in legal collections, third-party collections, and commercial account recovery. This remote/telecommuting position involves managing delinquent commercial accounts, coordinating collection efforts related to litigation, working with attorneys and courts, and ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of delinquent commercial and third-party collection accounts
• Perform skip tracing and investigative research to locate debtors and assets
• Review account documentation and legal records to determine appropriate collection strategies
• Communicate with businesses, attorneys, debtors, and authorized representatives regarding outstanding obligations
• Negotiate payment arrangements, settlements, and resolutions within established authority guidelines
• Monitor legal accounts through various stages of the litigation process, including judgments, garnishments, levies, and post-judgment recovery efforts
• Prepare and maintain detailed documentation of all collection efforts and legal actions
• Review court filings, judgments, liens, and other legal documents related to account recovery
• Meet or exceed established collection and recovery goals
• Maintain accurate account records within collection management systems and databases

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of legal collections experience
• Minimum 3 years of experience collecting commercial accounts
• Experience managing third-party collection accounts within a legal or agency environment
• Working knowledge of litigation processes, judgments, garnishments, liens, and post-judgment collections
• Strong understanding of collection laws and regulatory requirements
• Experience negotiating settlements and payment arrangements
• Proficiency with collection software, legal databases, and Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

Skills

• Negotiation and conflict resolution
• Legal and regulatory compliance
• Analytical problem-solving
• Professional judgment
• Time management and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Relationship management
• Results-oriented mindset

Pay

$22k–40k base salary per year plus commissions between 5–18.5%, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Minimal cost to employee for health care benefits
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage
• Paid Time Off (PTO) - 18 days in the first year
• Paid Holidays without a waiting period
• 401(k) plan