Collections Attorney

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York.

📋 Description

• Oversee all collection efforts concerning non-paying clients, which includes pre-litigation demands, skip-tracing, administrative filings, litigation, and settlement negotiations.

• Create and implement collection strategies that align with recovery objectives and regulatory standards.

• Evaluate claims, estimate the potential for recovery, and collaborate with business teams to formulate collection strategies.

• Initiate lawsuits in the proper courts and oversee dockets, filing deadlines, court regulations, and procedural requirements.

• Perform legal research and discovery; examine customer records, payment histories, and liability risks.

• Negotiate settlements with clients and opposing legal representatives.

• Represent UtiliSave at depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.

• Foster relationships with courts, opposing counsel, and collection agencies.

• Provide guidance to business and legal teams on collections law, enforceability concerns, regulatory risks, and process enhancements.

• Assist Steifman LLP with litigation issues, legal research, and client-related tasks.

• Investigate utility tariffs, rate structures, billing compliance, and regulatory frameworks.

• Review and draft contracts, engagement letters, and settlement agreements.

• Analyze regulatory filings and compliance documentation.

• Assist with due diligence and business review initiatives.

• Contribute to knowledge management, research databases, and internal legal resources.

⛳️ Requirements

• A JD degree is required at a minimum.

• Must be licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible for licensing within 90 days of the offer).

• Admission to another state bar is highly preferred.

• At least 3 years of experience in collections law, commercial litigation, creditor representation, or a related field.

• Proven expertise in debt collection law, FDCPA compliance, and enforcement litigation.

• Strong skills in negotiation and settlement.

• Capability to manage complex dockets, court filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple cases.

• Exceptional skills in legal writing and oral advocacy.

• Proficient with legal research platforms like Westlaw and LexisNexis, as well as litigation management tools.

• Outstanding project management and organizational abilities.

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder; no visa sponsorship is available.

• A dedicated workspace and reliable high-speed internet connection are required.

• Must reside in a U.S. state within one hour of Eastern Time (ET or CT time zones).

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a Citizen or Green Card holder.

🏝️ Benefits

• Performance-based salary increases contingent on demonstrated proficiency and collection results.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.

• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions.

• 3 weeks of paid time off to start.

• 11 paid holidays annually.

• Full-time remote work options available.

• Reimbursement for occasional travel required for depositions and court appearances.