Legal Manager - Litigation

Position Summary

Step Into a High-Impact Legal Leadership Role! Are you ready to take charge and lead a high-performing legal team? We’re looking for a driven and detail-oriented leader to oversee all aspects of recovering deficiency balances on charged-off accounts—through strategic litigation and collaboration with top-tier outside counsel. In this pivotal role, you’ll manage the full litigation lifecycle, from civil lawsuits to referrals, while ensuring your team consistently hits performance targets and upholds the highest standards of compliance and professionalism. You’ll work side-by-side with the Consumer Litigation Director, helping to shape daily operations, drive results, and elevate the department’s performance. This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to lead, influence, and grow within a dynamic legal environment where your skills and leadership make a measurable difference every day.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead with Impact: Oversee the preparation of legal documents and support department productivity by managing daily, weekly, and monthly reporting.
• Mentor & Motivate: Train and guide both entry- and senior-level team members, helping to build a high-performing, engaged legal team.
• Be the Go-To Liaison: Serve as the key contact between Westlake and our Consumer Litigation vendors and affiliates.
• Drive Efficiency: Reconcile financial and productivity reports to ensure accurate, data-driven decisions.
• Support Legal Strategy: Prepare legal placement files for outside counsel and ensure top-notch legal operations.
• Optimize Communication: Monitor department call flow to maintain smooth operations and exceptional service.
• Lead Change: Influence, negotiate, and enforce policies and productivity standards that elevate performance across the board.
• Partner with Leadership: Work directly with the Director to drive employee performance and operational excellence.

What You Bring To The Table

• Tech-Savvy Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and SQL.
• Detail-Oriented Mindset: Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills to keep everything running smoothly.
• Critical Thinking & Communication: Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Multitasking Pro: Able to manage multiple priorities under pressure while maintaining high standards.
• Team Player with Independence: Collaborative yet self-driven—ready to take initiative and lead projects confidently.
• Legal Know-How: Familiarity with basic federal and state collection laws, including FDCPA.