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Debt Collection Specialist

Kohn Law Firm S.C.
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 7/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/13/2026

The Kohn Law Firm is a downtown Milwaukee law firm concentrating its practice in debt collection and litigation, and we're looking to grow our Debt Collection Specialist team. We pride ourselves on providing great customer service for our clients and consumers alike.

We’re currently offering a $1,000 New Hire Bonus for all new full-time employees.
In addition, after an initial 60-day training period, we guarantee Collectors will be at least at $20 per hour - and after 180 days, we guarantee Collectors at least $22 per hour.

Our office is located at the corner of Water Street and Wisconsin Avenue in the heart of downtown. For more information about the firm, please visit our website at www.kohnlaw.com

Debt Collection Specialist Duties

  • Investigating consumer assets
  • Assisting attorneys with litigating claims
  • Conducting negotiations over the phone

Skills and Abilities

  • Strong written and verbal communications
  • Sound judgment, decision making and analysis
  • Retaining information and learning new processes
  • Providing great customer service
  • Managing multiple projects
  • Negotiating effectively

Well-qualified Debt Collection Specialist candidates include experienced debt collectors or those new to the field, such as recent graduates, those with a sales background, banking background, or customer service experience. We provide detailed training to help talented individuals succeed in a fast-paced office environment. This is a good position for someone interested in obtaining experience in a legal office prior to attending law school.

*Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply and note their language proficiency*

Compensation

A Debt Collection Specialist earns a base hourly wage, plus commission. The total compensation of our employees currently ranges from $18.00 per hour up to $48.68 per hour. While specialists build their queues, we guarantee a minimum total compensation of $18.00 to $22.00 per hour.

So if you’re driven by a no-limit commission plan that rewards performance, backed by a stable guarantee, certainly consider the Kohn Law Firm.

Benefits

Kohn Law Firm offers a benefit package that includes:

  • Medical, dental and vision coverage
  • 401K Matching
  • Flexible spending accounts for childcare and/or medical expenditures
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • Parking, bus pass and tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Candidates must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

Kohn Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, age disability, lawful source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, past or present membership in the military service, family status, or based upon affiliation with, or perceived affiliation with any of these protected categories.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $22

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