Sr. Advisor, Legal & Recovery

at  Fairstone

• Plaintiff Claims & Legal Support:
• Assist in preparing and reviewing plaintiffs’ claims before submitting them for managerial approval.
• Aid in the follow-up of default judgments, ensuring necessary legal actions are pursued.
• Support the issuance and management of garnishments, ensuring legal processes are followed.
• Negotiate with 3rd parties involved in potential legal claims
• Support management in court proceedings
• Garnishments & Legal Compliance:
• Assist in verifying employment information for garnishments and ensure garnishments are issued as per court orders.
• Monitor and follow up on garnishments to ensure payment plans are adhered to, coordinating with the courts as necessary.
• Support the resolution of any delays or discrepancies in garnishment payments by maintaining close communication with the courts.
• Insolvency Management:
• Assist in overseeing and managing insolvency cases, ensuring compliance with all legal requirements.
• Collaborate with trustees, providing necessary support to challenge and address case issues.
• Support the filing of proof of claims in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Monitor annulled insolvencies and take appropriate legal action when they arise.
• Warranty Rebate Recovery:
• Assist in overseeing warranty rebate recovery efforts and ensure accurate documentation.
• Provide support in disputing and resolving warranty rebate claims with warranty companies.
• Facilitate the recovery of warranty funds and maintain accurate records.
• Internal Record Keeping & Communication:
• Assist in maintaining up-to-date records in internal systems regarding garnishments, insolvency cases, and warranty rebate recoveries.
• Provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on the status of ongoing legal matters.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure the smooth execution of all recovery efforts.
• Valid Paralegal License (preferred)
• 2+ years of experience in relevant experience in related fields such as drafting plaintiff claims and attending court hearings for Judgments and/or garnishments.
• Strong background in legal recovery processes, including insolvency, garnishments, and warranty claims.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail in managing complex legal cases.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with trustees, courts, and internal teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to assist in the resolution of legal disputes.
• Ability to work independently while effectively assisting in multiple legal and recovery tasks.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
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  Time Type:
  Full time
  Job Type:
  Permanen

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