Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking a collections specialist to join our accounting/billing team based in our Tinley Park office.  This position offers exponential opportunity for someone looking to perform challenging work in a collaborative, team environment within a well-established, but growing firm.  This is an in-office position.

Essential Duties:

• Handle a significant portfolio of firm wide client accounts; responsible for all facets of their collection;
• Research client payment activity and history;
• Review and analyze accounts receivable aging;
• Contact clients via phone, email and formal letters to follow-up on status of open receivables;
• Follow firm wide collection protocol and procedures including the use of the collection calendar; responsible for completion of daily collection assignments;
• Update collection calendar with collection follow-up reminders per firm policy;
• Answer internal account inquiries by responsible attorneys/partners;
• Report of collection status to collection team, Collections Supervisor and Executive Director during collection meetings;
• Prepare spreadsheets for account analysis and for use in the collection process;
• File documentation;
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by your supervisor(s).

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; Associate degree preferred
• A minimum of 1-3 years of accounts payable/billing experience; E-billing experience is a plus
• Experience with Elite Enterprise is a plus
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

If you meet the above requirements and are interested in joining our team, please submit your application through our online portal. 

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

About the firm:

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.