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Blitt and Gaines PC

Debt Collector

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What they do

A Collections Specialist works for a company or credit agency to collect bill or account payments owed by customers. Reviews the amount of an overdue account, contacts customers to request payment, and negotiates payment plans as needed.

$43,361 / year median in Illinois

-13% projected decline

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Job Description

About Blitt and Gaines, P.C. Blitt and Gaines, P.C. is a leading debt collection law firm with over 30 years of experience representing most of the nation's largest financial institutions. With nine offices across Arizona, Arkansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Tennessee, and Wisconsin, our attorneys and support teams deliver high-quality, compliant, and ethical legal services. At the heart of our firm are people—our clients, our employees, and the partnerships we build. Guided by our philosophy— Collect Compliantly. Litigate Ethically. Lead Effectively. Exceed Expectations. Expect Excellence —we uphold integrity, respect, and fairness in every interaction.
Job Summary:
Blitt & Gaines, P.C. is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Collector to join our dynamic Collections team. In this role, you will represent our firm and its clients by managing and recovering past-due accounts while maintaining a professional, respectful, and customer-centric approach. You'll engage directly with consumers and authorized third parties, negotiate payment solutions, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations. If you're a strong communicator, a skilled negotiator, and thrive in a fast-paced, results-driven environment, we'd love to connect with you.
Essential Duties:
Manage a high volume of inbound and outbound calls in a fast-paced collections environment Maintain and update assigned accounts within the collections system daily Monitor and respond to client voicemail boxes, documenting and resolving messages promptly Negotiate payment arrangements and settlements in accordance with company and client guidelines Accurately update customer account information and notes Verify and confirm customer account details and banking information Process secure payments and update payment methods as needed Investigate and resolve discrepancies on accounts Communicate professionally with consumers, attorneys, and third-party representatives Ensure adherence to all applicable federal and state laws (e.g., FDCPA) and client/firm compliance policies Assist the team with projects and other departmental tasks assigned
Performance Expectations:
Performance is measured monthly through scorecards evaluating: Productivity metrics Compliance with regulatory and internal standards Attendance and punctuality Performance is benchmarked against peers with rankings provided.