Champions First Credit Union · 3 weeks ago
Collections Legal Admin Specialist
Tallahassee, FL
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelChampions First Credit Union is a rapidly growing credit union in Florida, dedicated to community engagement and employee development. The Collections Legal Admin Specialist will serve as a liaison between the organization and legal counsel, managing clerical functions for the Collections Department and ensuring compliance with legal processes.
Financial Services
Responsibilities
Institute restricts and holds on funds in accounts when notification is received from approved, requested sources such as garnishments, child support enforcement, etc
Assist the department in preparing for the legal process of filing judgments including preparing checks, filing documents with the legal counsel, documentation preparation, sending copy to third-party collection agency, and filing in proper order. Track all Final Judgments and submit for renewal when required
Act as a liaison between Attorney, the Collections department, and management serving as the primary contact point
Serve as liaison with attorneys or agencies in filing legal action against members
Assist in collecting data for the Collections department or Accounting department to prepare documentation for presentation to the Board of Directors pertaining to the Collections department
Primary contact during bankruptcy and bankruptcy repossessions acting as liaison between CF CU legal counsel and member's bankruptcy attorney
Assist the third-party collection agency in the levy process by preparing the documentation and working to assist in the process by retrieving files or data from the system
Initiate and maintain IT work orders for re-ages, extensions, and work-out loans until completed satisfactorily
Balance internal general ledger accounts impacting or originating in the department, when necessary
Pull charged off negative share accounts and assign them to be called
Track stipulations and follow up on defaults timely
Assist with the new hire training process
Clear out E-Oscar system on a regular basis
Enter charge-off shares/share draft accounts into Chex-systems
Responsible for updating department logs such as Bankruptcy Log, Account Closings, and Account Restricts
Assist the members with questions about their account
Posting payments on credit cards, negative accounts, and delinquent loans
Work closely with Collections to minimize loss through loans and negative accounts
Pull together reports and spreadsheets as needed by management
Calculate and correct payments for error corrections on loan accounts
Responsible for the process of Debt Protection and CPI claims
As a back-up to the recovery specialist, attend Small Claims court and complete the mediation process in anticipation of securing a stipulation agreement
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Serve as a liaison between the organization, department, and legal counsel
Ensure that all required timelines are met and all records are accurate
Institute restricts and holds on funds in accounts when notification is received from approved, requested sources such as garnishments, child support enforcement, etc
Assist the department in preparing for the legal process of filing judgments including preparing checks, filing documents with the legal counsel, documentation preparation, sending copy to third-party collection agency, and filing in proper order
Track all Final Judgments and submit for renewal when required
Act as a liaison between Attorney, the Collections department, and management serving as the primary contact point
Serve as liaison with attorneys or agencies in filing legal action against members
Assist in collecting data for the Collections department or Accounting department to prepare documentation for presentation to the Board of Directors pertaining to the Collections department
Primary contact during bankruptcy and bankruptcy repossessions acting as liaison between CF CU legal counsel and member's bankruptcy attorney
Assist the third-party collection agency in the levy process by preparing the documentation and working to assist in the process by retrieving files or data from the system
Initiate and maintain IT work orders for re-ages, extensions, and work-out loans until completed satisfactorily
Balance internal general ledger accounts impacting or originating in the department, when necessary
Pull charged off negative share accounts and assign them to be called
Track stipulations and follow up on defaults timely
Assist with the new hire training process
Clear out E-Oscar system on a regular basis
Enter charge-off shares/share draft accounts into Chex-systems
Responsible for updating department logs such as Bankruptcy Log, Account Closings, and Account Restricts
Assist the members with questions about their account
Posting payments on credit cards, negative accounts, and delinquent loans
Work closely with Collections to minimize loss through loans and negative accounts
Pull together reports and spreadsheets as needed by management
Calculate and correct payments for error corrections on loan accounts
Responsible for the process of Debt Protection and CPI claims
As a back-up to the recovery specialist, attend Small Claims court and complete the mediation process in anticipation of securing a stipulation agreement
Additional duties as assigned
Benefits
A variety of insurance products for the employee and dependents
A generous paid time off structure to include sick, vacation, personal, birthday, work anniversary and federal holidays
Company
Champions First Credit Union
Champions First Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative.
Founded in 1954
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase