Collections Coordinator, Legal Services

Chicago, IL

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Job Description

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP is looking for a skilled Collections Coordinator, responsible for managing all aspects of the AR/Collections process for a designated group of attorneys.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Document all collection activity in the Collections Module.
  • Monitor accounts receivable and analyze short payments, rejections, and payment trends.
  • Collaborate with attorneys on invoice appeals and ensure submissions occur within required timeframes.
  • Generate, review, and distribute reduction and AR reports tailored to each attorney's needs.
  • Work closely with attorneys on follow-ups related to outstanding balances, unapplied cash, and unreturned reduction reports.
  • Coordinate with the Cash Receipts team to ensure accurate application of payments.
  • Responsible for allocation of on-account matter credit.
  • Work closely with the Billing Coordinator to ensure accurate bill status and submission information is reported to the attorneys.
  • Lead quarterly collections calls to review unresolved balances and define actionable next steps.
  • Initiate and manage the firmwide year-end collections initiative, including scheduling additional meetings, identifying at-risk accounts, sending reminder statements, and reviewing approved e-billing invoices with delayed payments. 

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Minimum of 3 years of professional services collections experience.
  • Familiarity with legal e-billing sites is a plus.
  • Attention to detail is a must, including verbal and written communication.
  • Must possess organizational and time management skills.
  • A high degree of proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
  • Works well independently and within a team.

Compensation:

Starting at $32.97 per hour ($60,000 annually), DOE

Swanson Martin & Bell, LLP offers an excellent benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, qualified transportation benefits, life insurance, vacation and sick time, holiday pay, and 401(k).

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