West 4th Strategy
Legal Collections Specialist
Philadelphia, PA - Full Time
Legal Collections Specialist/General Clerk III
ROLE
We need a financial collections professional at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania (USAO EDPA). The USAO EDPA's Financial Litigation Unit (FLU) is responsible for the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to the United States and victims of crime. In this role, you will provide assistance to Financial Litigation staff in the collection of criminal and civil debts, including preparation and filing of legal documents, preparation and mailing of correspondence, reviewing claims and supporting documentation, obtaining additional data as needed, determining the adequacy of claims, initiating contacts with debtors, and preparing and presenting statistical data and reports for management purposes. We can offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist Financial Litigation staff in the collection of criminal and civil debts owed to the United States and victims of crime
- Initiate contact with debtors regarding their obligation and ability to pay
- Open and maintain debtor files and ensure proper debtor and account information is recorded
- Analyze claims to determine type of indebtedness and assess adequacy of supporting documentation
- Prepare and file legal documents in support of Financial Litigation staff
- Prepare and mail correspondence related to debt collection activities
- Maintain a wide variety of financial and other records stored manually and electronically
- Use PEGA and Opera computer databases in support of daily duties
- Obtain additional data as needed to support collection cases
- Review claims and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness
- Assist with a variety of administrative matters in support of Financial Litigation operations
- Verify statistical reports for accuracy and completeness
- Compile information and prepare statistical data and reports for use by supervisors for management purposes
- Handle and adjust complaints as needed
- Apply knowledge of the Federal Debt Collections Procedures Act, Mandatory Victims' Restitution Act, and other applicable federal and state law to complete assignments
BACKGROUND/REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
- Proficiently use Microsoft Office programs including Word and Excel
- Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with staff, supervisors, and external parties
EDUCATION
- Preference for Associate’s degree
- Philadelphia, PA 19106
HOURS
- 40 hours per week
- 8 hours per day
COMPENSATION
- Base Hourly Wage: $22.13 per hour
- Health & Welfare (Benefits rate): $4.98 per hour
- Total Hourly Compensation: $27.11 per hour
- Benefits: Health & Welfare benefits contribution as required under the Service Contract Act (SCA); Benefits package includes options for health, dental and vision insurance coverage
West 4th Strategy is an Equal Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, age, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, pregnancy, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal or state law.
Other Considerations: This position is W-2 only; no Corp-to-Corp or 1099 candidates. Relocation will not be offered. This position requires access to Department of Justice facilities and systems. As a condition of employment, selected candidates must complete and receive favorable adjudication from a federal government background investigation as required by the U.S. Department of Justice. Individual’s primary workstation is located in an office area. The noise level in this environment is low to moderate. Regularly required to sit for extended periods up to 80% of the time; frequently required to move about to access file cabinets and use office equipment such as PC, copier, fax, telephone, cell phone, etc. Occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 10 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the use of computer monitor screens up to 80% of the time.
