Job Description
Overview
Subordinate Positions: None
Location: Libertyville, IL
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Carry out legal tasks and administration with high levels of accuracy, demonstrating well-reasoned independent judgment in a high volume and fast-paced environment for a financial creditor. This role is under the direct supervision of the Director of Legal Services and is responsible for supporting the Civil Litigation paralegals in managing the placement of past due accounts with Vendor Law Firms for legal recovery/collection efforts.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
Effort: Normal working hours; some overtime expected
Working Environment: Normal office environment
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Subordinate Positions: None
Location: Libertyville, IL
Salary Range: $45,000 - $55,000 (depending on skills and experience)
Carry out legal tasks and administration with high levels of accuracy, demonstrating well-reasoned independent judgment in a high volume and fast-paced environment for a financial creditor. This role is under the direct supervision of the Director of Legal Services and is responsible for supporting the Civil Litigation paralegals in managing the placement of past due accounts with Vendor Law Firms for legal recovery/collection efforts.
Responsibilities
- Assist the other Civil Litigation paralegals with account placements to our Vendor Law Firms.
- Assist with completing affidavits, which includes notarizing the affidavits and returning the completed documents to the respective Vendor Law Firms.
- Assist Civil Litigation team as needed within the legal recovery/collection pipeline.
- Help perform skip tracing efforts to locate customers/defendants to effectuate service.
- May assist in organizing any potential voluntary surrender arrangements with local Franchisees, the Field and our Vendor Law Firms.
- Help perform asset searches on dormant judgments to assist in collection efforts. This may include skip tracing for potential places of employment.
- Assist in updating account information within our law firm vendor management platform.
- Act as liaison with Vendor Law Firms for any court hearings or other court dates, including preparation of any document requests for such court matters.
- Assist in the management of deceased accounts to ensure proper handling and communication with the Estate.
- Review/Prepare/Complete legal documents and related materials as needed under the direction of the Senior paralegals
Qualifications
- Associate or Bachelors Degree plus 2-4 years of experience in a financial services environment preferred
- Recovery experience preferred
- Valid Notary Certificate or willingness to obtain a Notary Certificate
- Skip tracing experience to locate individuals or assets preferred
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent computer skills and knowledge including Microsoft Word and Excel
- Paralegal certificate is not required but willingness to work toward certificate is preferred for growth opportunities within the department
- Legal writing skills
- Credit and Collections law
- Negotiations
- Individual must be proactive, very well organized, adaptive, flexible, self-starter and must possess an excellent work ethic as well as be a team player
Effort: Normal working hours; some overtime expected
Working Environment: Normal office environment
Snap-on is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Libertyville, Illinois |
| Industry | Manufacturing - Other |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Website | http://www.snapon.com |
About Company
Snap-on Incorporated is a leading global innovator, manufacturer and marketer of tools, equipment, diagnostics, repair information and systems solutions for professional users performing critical tasks. Products and services include hand and power tools, tool storage, diagnostics software, information and management systems, shop equipment and other solutions for vehicle dealerships and repair centers, as well as for customers in industries, including aviation and aerospace, agriculture, construction, government and military, mining, natural resources, power generation and technical education. Snap-on also derives income from various financing programs to facilitate the sales of its products and support its franchise business. Products and services are sold through the company’s franchisee, company-direct, distributor and internet channels. Founded in 1920, Snap-on is a $3.7 billion, S&P 500 company headquartered in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
Skills
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Computer Skillsunmatched
- Credit and Collectionsunmatched
- Financial Servicesunmatched
- Legalunmatched
- Legal Documentsunmatched
- Litigationunmatched
- Microsoft Excelunmatched
- Microsoft Wordunmatched
- Negotiation Skillsunmatched
- Past Due Accountsunmatched
- Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
- Vendor/Supplier Managementunmatched
- Writing Skillsunmatched
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