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Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. · 1 day ago

Collections Attorney

Newark, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$225K/yr - $275K/yr

5+ years exp

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C. is a full-service corporate law firm with offices in New Jersey, New York and Florida. They are seeking an In-House Collections Attorney to manage the full lifecycle of collections, from client outreach to litigation. The role involves reviewing receivables, initiating communications, and collaborating with the finance team to implement effective collection strategies.

ConsultingLegal

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Katheryn Daloia

Responsibilities

Review outstanding client receivables and payment histories

Assess and prioritize accounts based on legal and financial considerations

Initiate and manage direct client communications regarding overdue invoices

Draft and send letters, negotiate pre-litigation settlements/payment plans

Prepare, commence and be responsible for collection litigation through trial

Handle post-judgment collection proceedings

Collaborate with the finance department, COO, and attorneys to implement tailored collection strategies aligned with client relationships

Provide detailed updates and reporting

Maintain documentation and ensure all collection efforts are compliant with applicable laws and ethical rules

Qualification

J.D.Collections experienceStateFederal lawsNegotiation skillsFinance teamsCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

J.D. from an accredited law school

Admitted in both New Jersey and New York (required)

Minimum 5 years of experience in collections, debt recovery, or a similar legal field

Proven ability to manage the full collections process from initial outreach to post-judgment collection

Strong working knowledge of state and federal collections laws

Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills

Preferred

Experience working with finance or billing teams is a plus

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan with firm contributions

Paid time off

Other firm-sponsored benefits and perks

Company

Sills Cummis & Gross P.C.

Sills Cummis & Gross is a full-service commercial law firm focused on providing quality and effective legal services to a diverse range of clients.

Founded in 1971

Newark, New Jersey, USA

201-500 employees

http://www.sillscummis.com/

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