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Legal Collections Specialist
Location: Memphis, TN
Salary: $40,000 – $50,000 (DOE)
Position Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
A successful collections litigation firm is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Collections Specialist to support post-judgment recovery efforts. This role will work closely with the Post-Judgment Operations Manager to assist with wage garnishment processing, payment tracking, and case documentation related to a high-volume judgment portfolio.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-driven, and comfortable managing repetitive but critical tasks that ensure garnishments are processed accurately and accounts remain in good standing.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process wage garnishment documentation
- Review employer responses and update case status accordingly
- Track and monitor incoming garnishment payments
- Identify accounts where payments stop or change and flag for follow-up
- Maintain accurate case records within the firm’s case management system
- Assist with employer verification and employment tracking
- Support asset searches and documentation when necessary
- Ensure all documentation is processed in compliance with legal procedures and firm standards
- Assist with general administrative support related to post-judgment collections
Qualifications
- Prior experience in a legal office, collections environment, or administrative support role preferred
- Familiarity with wage garnishments, collections, or legal documentation is a plus
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage high-volume tasks while maintaining accuracy
- Comfortable working with case management systems and data entry
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Preferred Background
The ideal candidates will come from backgrounds such as:
- Legal assistant or legal administrative roles
- Collections agencies or creditors’ rights firms
- Financial services or recovery departments
- Administrative roles in legal or compliance-driven environments
Additional Information
This position plays an important role in supporting the firm’s post-judgment recovery efforts. The right candidate will bring strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work efficiently within a structured legal process.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,000