Collections Attorney

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🗽 New York – Remote

🗽 New York – Remote

💵 $80k - $120k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

🧑‍💼 Attorney / Lawyer

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UtiliSave is a Southampton, NY–based forensic utility bill auditing and recovery firm founded in 1991. It performs zero-risk audits for commercial utility bills (electricity, gas, water, sewer, steam and related taxes/charges), recovering incorrectly applied charges and securing exemptions, tariff optimizations, and meter- and asset-related recoveries. The company reports 35+ years of experience, $700M+ recovered across 16,000+ buildings, a 94% audit-find rate, and serves large energy consumers, ESCOs, property managers, healthcare and education institutions, hospitality, retail/grocery, government, and other commercial sectors. Services include bill auditing & recovery, benchmarking, commercial energy management, tax/exemption reviews, and targeted audits (e. g. , NYC steam), offered on a contingency basis (no fee unless money is recovered).

📋 Description

• Lead all collections work against non-paying customers, including pre-litigation demand, skip-tracing, administrative filings, litigation, and settlement negotiation • Develop and execute collections strategies aligned with recovery goals and regulatory compliance • Assess claims, estimate recovery potential, and structure collection strategy with business teams • File suits in appropriate courts and manage dockets, filing deadlines, court rules, and procedural requirements • Conduct legal research and discovery; analyze customer records, payment histories, and liability exposure • Negotiate settlements with customers and opposing counsel • Represent UtiliSave at depositions, hearings, mediation, and trial • Build relationships with courts, opposing counsel, and collection agencies • Advise business and legal teams on collections law, enforceability issues, regulatory risk, and process improvements • Support Steifman LLP on litigation matters, legal research, and client work • Research utility tariffs, rate design, billing compliance, and regulatory frameworks • Review and draft contracts, engagement letters, and settlement agreements • Analyze regulatory filings and compliance documentation • Support due diligence and business review projects • Contribute to knowledge management, research databases, and internal legal resources

🎯 Requirements

• JD degree at minimum • Licensed to practice law in New York (or eligible to license within 90 days of offer) • Other state bar admission strongly preferred • Minimum 3 years of experience in collections law, commercial litigation, creditor representation, or related practice • Demonstrated expertise in debt collection law, FDCPA compliance, and enforcement litigation • Strong negotiation and settlement skills • Ability to manage complex dockets, court filings, deadlines, and procedural requirements across multiple matters • Exceptional legal writing and oral advocacy • Proficiency with legal research platforms, including Westlaw and LexisNexis, and litigation management tools • Excellent project management and organizational skills • U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder; no visa sponsorship available • Dedicated workspace and reliable high-speed internet • Must reside in a U.S. state within one hour of Eastern Time (ET or CT time zones) • Must be authorized to work in the U.S. as a Citizen or Green Card holder

🏖️ Benefits

• Performance-based increases upon demonstrated proficiency and collections results • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) with company match • 3 weeks paid time off to start • 11 paid holidays • Full-time remote work • Occasional travel for depositions and court appearances reimbursed

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