[Hiring] Collections Associate @Zipdev

Role Description

This role involves assisting attorneys and law firms recover unpaid legal fees and costs from former clients.

• Handle or assist with pre-litigation collections of unpaid legal fees, including demand letters, settlement negotiations, and repayment agreements.
• Prepare, file, and manage State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration cases, including drafting submissions, correspondence, and responding to opposing parties.
• Enforce arbitration awards or judgments through civil collection actions such as breach of contract or common counts lawsuits.
• Conduct legal research and drafting related to attorney-client fee disputes, liens, and post-judgment remedies.
• Communicate professionally with both referring attorneys (clients) and former clients (debtors) while maintaining high ethical standards.
• Maintain detailed records and case updates in the firm’s collection management system.

Qualifications

• California-experienced attorney or paralegal with a background in fee arbitration, collection of unpaid legal fees, and litigation against former clients.
• Hands-on experience navigating the State Bar’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration process and enforcing attorney fee awards through civil collection procedures.

Requirements

• For Attorneys: Experience in fee disputes, collections, or civil litigation.
• For Paralegals: Minimum 1+ years’ experience supporting fee arbitration, collection, or litigation matters, with strong familiarity with filing procedures and legal documentation.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal and case management software preferred.

Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!