Lien & Legal Compliance Specialist

Servpro•Evans, GA

About The Position

The Lien & Legal Compliance Specialist protects company receivables by administering mechanics liens, preliminary notices, notices to owner, payment claims, and related legal collection actions. The role ensures compliance with state-specific lien laws and deadlines, coordinates with attorneys and operations teams, monitors collections risk, and maintains accurate lien documentation from project inception through final payment or legal resolution. The position supports protection of more than $20 million in annual receivables. The specialist manages lien rights, supports collections and receivables protection, maintains legal compliance, and develops reporting and process improvements. The position is full-time, with normal hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Longer hours may be required, and some flexibility may be needed depending on business needs. The role is with an independently owned and operated SERVPRO franchise. Franchise employees are hired, employed, and supervised solely by that franchise, not by Servpro Franchisor, LLC.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience managing mechanics liens, bond claims, or construction-related legal compliance.
Knowledge of construction law procedures and lien rights.
Understanding of accounts receivable and collections processes.
Experience working with attorneys, title companies, contractors, and sureties.
Strong attention to detail and deadline management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

Review contracts and project documentation to determine lien rights and notice requirements.
Prepare, file, and serve preliminary notices, notices to owner, notices to contractor, and related statutory notices.
Monitor lien filing deadlines and enforcement periods across multiple states.
Prepare and record mechanics liens, materialman's liens, and construction liens.
Coordinate lien releases, satisfactions, and cancellations upon payment.
Maintain lien tracking logs and legal deadline calendars.
Review aging receivables and identify high-risk accounts.
Recommend lien and bond remedies for delinquent accounts.
Support collections efforts through legal preservation actions.
Work with accounting and project management teams to resolve payment disputes.
Prepare documentation for attorney referrals and litigation support.
Stay current on mechanics lien laws and bond claim requirements in all operating states.
Ensure compliance with state-specific notice, filing, and enforcement requirements.
Maintain legal records and supporting documentation.
Assist in responding to legal requests, subpoenas, and document production requests.
Coordinate with internal and external legal counsel.
Develop and maintain lien tracking reports and legal action logs.
Prepare weekly and monthly status reports for leadership.
Identify process improvements to reduce collection risk.
Train project managers and operations staff on documentation requirements that preserve lien rights.
Support internal audits and compliance reviews.