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Legal Assistant / Collections (Legal Recovery Department)
Orbit Leasing (On-Site - 1515 28th St SW, Wyoming, MI)
Are you looking for a long-lasting career with a professional company rooted deep in family values? 80% of our employees have been with us for over 2 years!
Company Overview:
Since 2002, Orbit Leasing has helped individuals with less-than-perfect credit lease newer used vehicles. Working in tandem with its sister company Car City—Michigan and northern Indiana’s trusted source for quality used vehicles—Orbit Leasing provides customers with reliable transportation and the opportunity to establish or rebuild their credit, which contributes to their overall financial success.
We proudly offer employees a comprehensive wage and benefit program, including:
Medical, dental, vision, supplemental insurance options including term life, 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.
Legal Assistant / Collections Essential Functions:
- 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.
- 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 when assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- 1+ years’ previous experience as a Paralegal, legal assistant or legal collector.
- Associates Degree preferred will accept equivalent work experience with high school diploma or GED.
- Able to work full-time; 40+ hours, Mon-Fri (between 8 am – 6 pm) and Sat (9 am – 1 pm) with ability to work full day on the last day of each month.
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; Ability to learn industry specific computer programs.
- Superior Organizational skills, highly self-motivated team player with the ability to work independently, prioritize & manage time effectively.
- Competent in the use of various office machines including printers, copiers, fax machines, adding machines, and multi-line phones.
- Able to communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
Hourly Non-Exempt: $19.00 - $23.00 (based on experience and qualifications)
including Monthly Bonus Compensation Plan after successful completion of training.
Equal Employment Opportunities:
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, and genetic information; and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
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 background check. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Pre-employment screening including background check.
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by law. In addition, We are committed to taking affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment individuals regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related conditions), gender identity and expression, age, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, military service, and genetic information; and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
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 background check. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Pre-employment screening including background check.
- $19 - $23
