Litigation Specialist (Collections Support)

LoanMart • Van Nuys, CA

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

LoanMart provides fast, professional assistance to financially stressed or credit-challenged borrowers. Our place in the community was built over twenty-five years, growing from a family-owned single storefront in Van Nuys into the largest auto title lender in California. The Litigation Specialist is responsible for directly supporting the Legal Collections Department while collaborating closely with the General Counsel and the Legal and Compliance Departments. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and maintaining the legal workflow of the loan litigation process. The Litigation Specialist will need to manage cases from pre-litigation through judgment and execution of the judgment. This role will involve some travel for court appearances at trials, settlements, or hearings. The role will also involve interaction with customers and/or opposing counsel.

Requirements

• Understanding of collections, small claims, civil, and consumer litigation.
• Understanding of FDCPA and TCPA.
• Strong spreadsheet and web-based skills.
• Detail-oriented, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on schedules with attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Intermediate PC skills; ability to work with multiple platforms.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of two (2) years in a litigation or legal collections support role.

Responsibilities

• Manage, monitor, and track litigated files, including but not limited to contested, title, mediated, and bankruptcy proceedings.
• Draft lawsuits, complaints, limited civil, and small claims documents.
• Draft motions, default judgments, writs of execution, abstracts, garnishments, levies, settlements, and stipulations.
• Assist In-House Counsel and Outside Counsel in preparing cases.
• Prepare for trial by organizing case materials (exhibits) and conducting research to be presented.
• Answer telephones and transfer calls to appropriate staff members.
• Travel as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule: usually three days at home (if preferred) and two days in-office (Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with some variance for training, performance, and month-end).
• Offsite Saturday shifts may be required periodically.
• Casual dress code: we value individuality and personal preference-wear what fits your lifestyle.
• Well-fed employees are energized employees. Employees enjoy a complimentary espresso bar, breakfast, and grab-and-go snacks. Lunch is catered every Tuesday.
• Health matters: we offer top-tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Free life insurance and for-purchase supplemental insurance plans are also available.
• 401(k) and Employee Assistance Programs.
• Multiple paid time off programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees