Key Responsibilities:

• Case Management: Handle a portfolio of debt collection cases from initiation to resolution, ensuring timely and accurate progression through the legal process.
• Legal Representation: Represent clients in court proceedings related to debt recovery, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation.
• Document Preparation and Review: Draft, review, and file necessary legal documents, including demand letters, summons, complaints, motions, and other court documents in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Client Advising: Provide expert legal advice to clients on debt collection matters, including assessment of claims, potential risks, and recommended strategies for recovery.
• Compliance: Ensure adherence to applicable laws and regulations, including the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA), and stay updated on regulatory changes that impact debt collection practices.
• Negotiation: Conduct settlement negotiations to achieve favorable resolutions while maintaining professional and ethical standards.
• Research: Perform legal research on cases, precedents, and statutory changes affecting debt collection practices.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, including compliance, finance, and customer service, to optimize the debt collection process and maintain positive client relationships.

Qualifications:

• Education: LLB
• Licensure: Must be a registered and licensed attorney and LPC Registration.
• Experience: Minimum of 10 years experience in debt collection, creditor’s rights, or a related area of law.

Skills:

• Strong negotiation and litigation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in legal research tools and case management software.