Legal Assistant / Collections

Legal Assistant / Collections (Legal Recovery Department)

Orbit Leasing & Reliable Auto Finance (On-Site: 1515 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI 49509)

We proudly offer employees a comprehensive wage and benefit program, including:

Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance options, 401(K) with 20% contribution match, YMCA corporate gym discount, free Starbucks coffee machine at work, as well as many national corporate discounts and purchase programs.

We celebrate 5, 10, 15+ work anniversaries frequently! 

Legal Assistant / Collections Responsibilities Include (but not limited to):

• Assist with sorting and routing of incoming mail.
• Maintaining customer database and demographics while reviewing account and processing payments.
• Answer questions/concerns regarding accounts and negotiating repayment plans within company guidelines.
• Track service of court paperwork. Follow-up with process servers as needed.
• Prepare consent and default judgments.
• Calendar hearings for corporate counsel and assign appearance counsel as needed. Assemble notes and documentation for counsel in preparation for hearings.
• Prepare motions and responses to motions as needed.
• Prepare, e-file, and track court paperwork for civil cases in Indiana or as designated.
• Process notice of bankruptcy filings. Prepare related correspondence and/or court paperwork.
• Skip-trace accounts to obtain address or employment information.
• Assist other department staff as needed.
• Seek and implement processes that will increase efficiency of individual tasks or overall workload.
• Other tasks as assigned to conduct business.

Qualifications/Essential Functions:

• 1+ years’ previous experience as a Paralegal, legal assistant, legal collector, or relative experience.
• Associate's degree preferred will accept equivalent work experience with high school diploma or GED.
• Full-time availability Monday-Friday between 8am–5pm (i.e., 40-hour weekly schedule and overtime as needed).
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Learn and use industry specific computer programs as expected.
• Superior organizational skills, highly self-motivated, team player with the ability to work independently, and prioritize and manage time effectively.
• Competent in the use of various office machines including printers, copiers, fax machines, adding machines, and multi-line phones.
• Effective communication skills that are clear and professional both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete work assignments/responsibilities as expected to ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Involves a lot of sit down work at the computer while using multiple computer screens/programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are respected and empowered to succeed.

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Pre-employment screening including a background check. 

Hourly Non-Exempt: $20.00

​Monthly Bonus eligibility after successful completion of training