Current Openings

The Kohn Law Firm, a downtown Milwaukee law firm concentrating its practice in debt collection and litigation, is interviewing for a Collection Specialist to manage an assigned account portfolio of past due accounts. Ideal candidates will be highly-motivated individuals with a strong work ethic who thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment.

We are also providing a $1,000 New Hire Bonus for all new full-time employees.

Duties

• Investigating consumer assets

• Conducting telephone negotiations

• Assisting attorneys with litigating claims

Skills and Abilities

• Strong written and verbal communications

• Sound judgment, decision making and analysis

• Retaining information and learning new processes

• Managing multiple projects

• Negotiating effectively

Well-qualified candidates include experienced debt collectors or those new to the field, such as recent college graduates, those with a sales background, banking background or customer service experience. We provide detailed training to help talented individuals succeed in a fast paced, competitive environment. This is a good position for someone interested in obtaining experience in a law firm setting prior to attending law school.

*Bi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply and note their language proficiency*

Compensation

A Collections Specialist earns a base hourly wage, plus commission. The total compensation of our collectors currently ranges from $15.00 per hour to $34.70 per hour. While collectors build their queues, we guarantee a minimum total compensation of $15.00 to $20.00 per hour. However, previous collection or related experience is not required to be a successful, high performing Collection Specialist. Bilingual collectors are also eligible to earn an additional $.50 per hour. So, if you are driven by a no-limit commission plan that rewards performance backed by a guaranteed minimum, please consider the Kohn Law Firm.

Benefits

• Kohn Law Firm offers a benefit package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• 401K Matching

• Flexible spending accounts for childcare and/or medical expenditures

• Paid holidays and paid time off

• Parking, bus pass and tuition reimbursement

• Life insurance

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Candidates must complete a pre-employment criminal background check and drug screen.

Kohn Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard of sex, race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry, age disability, lawful source of income, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, past or present membership in the military service, family status, or based upon affiliation with, or perceived affiliation with any of these protected categories.