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Legal Collection Manager Jobs in California (NOW HIRING)

JBA International

Collection Attorney

Northridge, CA · On-site

... collection industry. The Associate Attorney is charged with providing thorough and practical ... formulate legal opinions for review by Managing Attorney. * Communicate with clients in a ...

Orange County's Credit Union

AVP Collections

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$125K - $157K/yr

Evaluates, selects, manages and monitors third-party collection agencies, legal counsel, skip-trace vendors, repossession companies and other collection-related service providers. * Establishes ...

ADP, Inc.

AVP Collections

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$125K - $157K/yr

Evaluates, selects, manages and monitors third-party collection agencies, legal counsel, skip-trace vendors, repossession companies and other collection-related service providers. * Establishes ...

O. C. Credit Union

AVP Collections

Santa Ana, CA · On-site

$125K - $157K/yr

Evaluates, selects, manages and monitors third-party collection agencies, legal counsel, skip-trace vendors, repossession companies and other collection-related service providers. * Establishes ...

Aston Carter

Credit Coordinator

Garden Grove, CA · Hybrid

$24.04 - $33.65/hr

... legal collection rights. This role combines analytical credit work, customer-facing collections ... Use collection management systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms to monitor account activity ...

Aston Carter

Credit Coordinator

Garden Grove, CA · Hybrid

$24.04 - $33.65/hr

... legal collection rights. This role combines analytical credit work, customer-facing collections ... Use collection management systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms to monitor account activity ...

Aston Carter

Credit Coordinator

Garden Grove, CA · On-site

$24.04 - $33.65/hr

... legal collection rights. This role combines analytical credit work, customer-facing collections ... Use collection management systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms to monitor account activity ...

Gurstel Law Firm P C

Attorney

Sacramento, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... legal collection process. The Associate Attorney will focus on continuous quality work product and ... Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business ...

Gurstel Law Firm P C

Attorney

Fullerton, CA · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... legal collection process. The Associate Attorney will focus on continuous quality work product and ... Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business ...

Gurstel Law Firm P C

Commercial Attorney

San Diego, CA · On-site

$100K - $130K/yr

... court during the legal collection process. * Focus on continuous quality work product and ... Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business ...

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What is a legal collection manager?

Legal Collection Managers are professionals who oversee and coordinate the collection of outstanding debts that have entered the legal process. They manage a team of collectors and work closely with legal counsel to ensure compliance with laws and regulations related to debt recovery. Their responsibilities often include developing collection strategies, monitoring case progress, and communicating with clients and courts. Legal Collection Managers play a critical role in minimizing financial losses for their organizations while maintaining ethical and legal standards.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a legal collection manager?

To thrive as a Legal Collection Manager, you need expertise in debt recovery, legal compliance, case management, and typically a degree in business, law, or a related field. Familiarity with collection management software, legal research tools, and regulatory frameworks such as the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) is essential. Strong negotiation, leadership, and communication skills help in managing teams and building rapport with clients and legal entities. These skills and qualifications ensure effective, lawful debt recovery while minimizing legal risks and maintaining positive client relationships.

What are some common challenges faced by legal collection managers, and how can they effectively address them?

Legal Collection Managers often encounter challenges such as balancing aggressive recovery targets with compliance to legal and ethical standards, managing a high volume of complex cases, and keeping up with evolving regulations. They can address these challenges by staying current on industry laws, fostering strong communication within their teams, and implementing robust case management systems. Effective collaboration with attorneys, clients, and internal departments is also key to ensuring successful recoveries while minimizing risk.

What is the difference between Legal Collection Manager vs Debt Collection Specialist?

AspectLegal Collection ManagerDebt Collection Specialist
CredentialsLegal or collections certifications, experience in legal processesCollections or debt recovery certifications, experience in customer contact
Work EnvironmentLegal departments, financial institutions, law firmsCall centers, financial institutions, third-party agencies
Employer & IndustryBanks, law firms, credit companiesDebt collection agencies, banks, credit firms
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding legal collection processes, legal complianceRecovering debts, customer negotiations

The Legal Collection Manager oversees legal collection processes, ensuring compliance and managing legal actions. In contrast, a Debt Collection Specialist focuses on contacting debtors and recovering overdue payments without necessarily involving legal procedures. While both roles involve debt recovery, the Legal Collection Manager has a more legal and managerial focus, often working within legal or financial institutions, whereas the Debt Collection Specialist primarily handles customer interactions in collection agencies or banks.

What cities in California are hiring for Legal Collection Manager jobs?

Cities in California with the most Legal Collection Manager job openings:

Infographic showing various Legal Collection Manager job openings in California as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 82% Full Time, 15% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 18% Remote job distribution.

Collection Attorney

Northridge, CA • On-site

JBA International
IT Services • 201 - 500 employees
Learn more about JBA Internationalexternal

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

Take your career to the next level as part of our growing collectionsteam where you will be an asset of a multi-state law firm based out of California headquarters.In addition to our home office state the firm conducts litigation work in Alabama, Arizona, Indiana, Nevada, and Texas.We reward success and promote our values of being honest, hardworking and upholding ethical treatment of consumers.
The Associate Attorney candidate is a results-driven individual with experience in or the desire to become experienced in the consumer collection industry. The Associate Attorney is charged with providing thorough and practical assessments, while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. The Associate Attorney will focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm's energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, achieving results, and maintaining integrity.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
  • Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
  • Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
  • Travel to local courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case's litigation life cycle.
  • Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by Managing Attorney.
  • Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
  • Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills:
  • Qualified attorney with no discipline history and active bar license in the state of California
  • Knowledge of the state civil litigation process and state and federal consumer protection laws preferred, but will train.
  • Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
  • Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
  • Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.
Preferred Skills:
  • Prior consumer rights litigation experience of 2 years preferred.
  • Extensive knowledge of the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act
This position will reside in Los Angeles, California reporting to the Managing Attorney. This is a full-time position with a benefit package that includes medical, vision and dental insurance, an aggressive PTO plan and a managed 401k.

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