Collections Attorney

Location

Akron, OH (Hybrid - 1 to 2 days remote per week)

Full-Time

A prominent and growing legal practice in Akron, OH, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Collections Attorney to oversee a high-volume collections and subrogation docket. This role offers a balanced hybrid schedule and the opportunity to manage and direct a dedicated department team while maintaining a active role in pretrials, settlement negotiations, and auxiliary litigation support.

• Docket Management:
  Manage a high-volume collections and subrogation caseload for both public and private clients, including state, county, and commercial creditors.
• Department Supervision:
  Supervise, mentor, and direct the daily workflow of two collectors and two department paralegals.
• Litigation & Hearing Attendance:
  Prepare mediation statements, handle pretrials, and represent clients at settlement conferences (attending approximately 99% of scheduled proceedings).
• Case Preparation & Filings:
  Oversee and assist with court filings, discovery responses, post-judgment collection tools (garnishments), and skip tracing to locate debtor assets and property.
• Additional Litigation Support:
  Handle hourly work for general litigation matters, including insurance defense cases as needed.

• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 3 years of hands‑on experience in collections, subrogation, garnishments, and skip tracing.
• Preferred Experience:
  
  Special Counsel collections experience (collecting on behalf of government/state entities) is highly preferred.
• Licensure:
  Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and active license to practice law in Ohio.
• Skills:
  
  Exceptional organizational and multitasking skills suited for managing a fast-paced docket, combined with strong leadership capabilities to supervise staff effectively.

• Work Arrangement:
  Hybrid schedule with guaranteed 1 day remote per week (flexible up to 2 days remote for qualified candidates).
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  On-site in Akron, OH on required office days.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.