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Hankey Group External

Litigation Manager

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  • Full Time
  • Los Angeles, CA
May 20, 2025

Job Description

Litigation Manager
Los Angeles, CA | On-site role

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for leadership and legal operations? Do you thrive in high-impact environments where performance, precision, and collaboration drive success?

We’re looking for a Litigation Manager to take charge of our Consumer Litigation team—a key role responsible for overseeing all stages of litigation related to deficiency balances on charged-off accounts. From managing internal legal processes to working with external attorney firms, you'll ensure cases move swiftly and effectively through the legal pipeline.

In this leadership role, you'll be responsible not only for litigation oversight but also for driving team performance, ensuring compliance with company policies, and supporting the Consumer Litigation Director in day-to-day department operations. If you're ready to lead a high-performing team and elevate legal operations, this opportunity is for you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead and manage the litigation process for charged-off accounts, including civil lawsuits and referrals to outside counsel

  • Supervise and support a team of associates, ensuring performance goals are met or exceeded

  • Train and mentor both entry-level and senior staff within the department

  • Collaborate closely with the Director of Consumer Litigation on day-to-day departmental operations

  • Oversee the accurate preparation and filing of legal documents

  • Generate and reconcile daily, weekly, and monthly reports to track productivity and financial metrics

  • Monitor and manage department call flow and ensure proper call distribution

  • Prepare and submit legal placement files to outside attorneys

  • Act as a liaison between Westlake and its affiliates, including outside legal vendors

  • Develop, implement, and enforce departmental policies, procedures, and productivity standards

  • Assist in motivating staff and improving overall department performance

  • Influence and negotiate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

What We’re Looking For:
  • Strong leadership and team management experience

  • Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making skills

  • Ability to work independently while fostering a collaborative team environment

  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

  • Effective verbal and written communication abilities

  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work well under pressure

  • Familiarity with state and federal collection laws, including FDCPA

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

  • Ability to create, modify, and run SQL queries (preferred)

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree required (Legal or Business-related field preferred)

  • Minimum of 1 year of experience in legal collections or consumer litigation required

  • Prior leadership or operations management experience is highly desirable

  • ABA-approved Paralegal Certificate is a plus

PAY RATE:

  • We offer a competitive starting base salary of $100,000+ per year,
  • The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable

BENEFITS

What do we offer?

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 
  • Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans 
  • Flexible Spending Account 
  • 401K matching 
  • Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching 
  • Wellness Programs 
  • Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) 
  • Career Path Opportunities 
  • Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions 
  • Annual Flu Shot
  • Paid Vacations Days 
  • Paid Sick days 
  • Paid holidays 
  • HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office) 
  • Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program 
  • UKG Wallet 

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization.

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