Senior Collections Coordinator (Law Firm) - Hybrid
Job Description
Pay: $90,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year
Senior Legal Collections Coordinator
Location: Northern New Jersey - HYBRID Opportunity
Salary: $80,000-$120,000
About the Firm:
We currently have an opportunity for a Senior Collections Coordinator with a highly professional services organization. This is a hybrid opportunity supporting a sophisticated finance and accounting team within a well-established legal environment. Candidates must have at least 3-5 years of law firm billing, accounts receivable, and collections experience.
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
- Opportunity to join a sophisticated professional services organization with a strong reputation and collaborative culture
- Highly visible role working directly with attorneys, management, and clients
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Exposure to complex accounts and sophisticated legal matters
- Opportunity to contribute directly to the firm's financial performance and revenue goals
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $80,000 - $120,000
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account
- Transit Commuter Benefits
- Gym Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Insurance
The ideal candidate will have prior law firm collections, accounts receivable, and billing experience and possess strong analytical, communication, and relationship-building skills. This individual must be comfortable partnering with attorneys and clients to resolve aged receivables, improve cash flow, and support overall revenue objectives.
Senior Collections Coordinator position responsibilities are:
- Establish and maintain strong working relationships with attorneys and clients to support effective collection efforts
- Develop a thorough understanding of collection practices and collaborate with attorneys and management to document collection strategies and account activity
- Coordinate attorney and client follow-up efforts to resolve aged accounts receivable
- Serve as the primary point of contact for complex collection matters, including account maintenance, reporting, and collection documentation
- Partner with the Billing Manager and finance team to support best practices in billing and collections
- Analyze accounts receivable reports and financial data to identify trends and recommend strategies to improve cash flow and collection performance
- Assist with year-end close activities and ensure collection and billing deadlines are met accurately and timely
- Respond professionally and promptly to inquiries from attorneys, clients, and internal departments
- Participate in department meetings and remain current on firm policies, procedures, and collection best practices
- Provide support across billing, cash receipts, collections, and special finance-related projects as needed
Senior Collections Coordinator position requirements are:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred
- 3-5+ years of law firm accounts receivable, billing, and collections experience
- Experience working directly with attorneys regarding collection strategy and client communications
- Strong understanding of legal billing and collection processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong follow-up, organizational, and time management abilities
- Advanced attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Experience with legal accounting systems such as Aderant, Intapp, or similar platforms preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding firm, client, and financial information
If you're an experienced law firm collections professional seeking a highly visible position where you can make a direct impact on a firm's financial success while working alongside respected legal professionals, we encourage you to apply for immediate consideration.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Pet insurance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness program
- Transit benefits
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
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