Litigation Specialist (Collections Support)

WHAT WE DO: LoanMart provides fast, professional assistance to financially stressed or credit-challenged borrowers. Our place in the community was built over twenty-five years, growing from a family-owned single storefront in Van Nuys into the largest auto title lender in California.

The Litigation Specialist is responsible for directly supporting the Legal Collections Department while collaborating closely with the General Counsel and the Legal and Compliance Departments. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the legal workflow of the loan litigation process. The Litigation Specialist will need to manage cases from pre-litigation through judgment and execution of the judgment. This role will involve some travel for court appearances at trials, settlements, or hearings. The role will also involve interaction with customers and/or opposing counsel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage, monitor, and track litigated files, including but not limited to contested, title, mediated, and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Draft lawsuits, complaints, limited civil, and small claims documents.
• Draft motions, default judgments, writs of execution, abstracts, garnishments, levies, settlements, and stipulations.
• Assist In-House Counsel and Outside Counsel in preparing cases.
• Prepare for trial by organizing case materials (exhibits) and conducting research to be presented.
• Answer telephones and transfer calls to appropriate staff members.
• Travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & LICENSES:

• Understanding of collections, small claims, civil, and consumer litigation.
• Understanding of FDCPA and TCPA.
• Strong spreadsheet and web-based skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on schedules with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Intermediate PC skills; ability to work with multiple platforms.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a litigation or legal collections support role.

POSITION PERKS AND STRUCTURE:

• Hybrid work schedule: usually three days at home (if preferred) and two days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with some variance for training, performance, and month-end). Offsite Saturday shifts may be required periodically.
• Casual dress code: we value individuality and personal preference-wear what fits your lifestyle.
• Well-fed employees are energized employees. Employees enjoy a complimentary espresso bar, breakfast, and grab-and-go snacks. Lunch is catered every Tuesday.
• Health matters: we offer top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans. Free life insurance and for-purchase supplemental insurance plans are also available.
• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Multiple paid time off programs.

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY: Employees enjoy a work environment that rewards performance and celebrates accomplishments. We do not tie up good ideas in a bureaucratic maze; good ideas come from everywhere, and we want our employees to speak up and be recognized. Career advancement is a matter of turning an idea into an objective. If you're driven and meet the qualifications above, we want to hear from you.

To learn more about the loans we market and service, visit our websites at https://www.800loanmart.com/ and https://www.choicecash.com/.

Fair Chance Ordinance: Applicants with criminal convictions will be considered for employment in accordance with applicant city and state ordinances including but not limited to the Los Angeles City and County Fair Chance Ordinances, California Fair Chance Act, and any and all other laws and ordinances applicable to the background check process, applicant, and position.

California Applicant Privacy Notice: The California Applicant Privacy Notice ("Applicant Privacy Notice") describes the types of personal information that we may collect about our California job applicants through Wheels Financial Group, LLC's online recruitment system and careers pages which link to this Applicant Privacy Notice (collectively, the "Recruitment System") and how it may be used. Click this link to review the entire policy. https://loanmart.applicantpro.com/pages/CCPA_California/ - https://loanmart.applicantpro.com/pages/CCPA_California/ .

Salary : $19 - $25