Legal Recoveries Specialist

Purpose: Access to affordable, reliable transportation is essential to leading productive work and personal lives, caring well for oneself, one’s family, and the needs of others. Through advanced analytics and technology, we can more accurately predict credit risk and provide more people with an affordable auto financing option for their next vehicle. That’s what GLS has done for over 10 years, helping more than half a million families meet and improve their transportation needs. 

People: Join a culture of over 1,000 employees who Care Deeply and Think Boldly, driving innovation in an adaptive and positive culture that celebrates successes. We empower and reward individuals and teams who make direct, positive impacts to the business and each other, who take pride in their work and are ever-raising the bar. 

Growth: Recognized by Inc 5000 as one of the fastest-growing private companies in America. Join GLS to grow with us!

Benefits: GLS offers the below great benefits for your amazing work!

o   Competitive base pay and performance bonuses, dependent on role

o   Medical, dental, vision, telemedicine, supplemental insurance benefits, long-term and short-term disability

o   401K with employer match and 100% immediate vesting

o   Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid company holidays to help you balance work and personal life

o   Paid Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Annually

o   Tuition Reimbursement

o   Parental Leave

o   Business casual work environment

The Legal Recoveries Specialist is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Affidavit process and providing necessary training to team members. This position will research and verify the accuracy of all attested affidavits and attachments for use in court. The Legal Recoveries Specialist will maintain, audit, and represent records in court for the company.

Serve as a Custodian of Business Records which includes verifying the completeness and accuracy of all records

Provide deposition and trial testimony by representing Global Lending Services in court

Interact directly with outside law firms, court personnel, and in-house counsel regarding affidavit content

Understand and accurately explain account acquisition and record keeping processes to both internal and external sources

Analyze and report on all daily affidavits processed

Appropriately process incoming and outgoing mail from multiple sources

Proficiently review all Affidavit requests and assignments of Judgment

Provide departmental support by resolving issues, cross-training staff, performing notarizations, and conducting legal research as needed

Assist in the setup of new Servicers with the Affidavit process

Acts as resource and liaison for internal and external stakeholders by monitoring the Affidavit inbox, answering questions, and providing necessary assistance

Perform additional assignments and legal duties as required by the needs of the company or directed by management

Minimum of bachelor’s degree required

Paralegal Certification required

Notary Public certification required (or ability to obtain Notary Public certification)

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a related role required, preferably working for a law firm

Courtroom experience including trials, arbitrations, depositions, and mediation is a plus

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task

Ability to exercise sound judgment, effectively manage highly sensitive and confidential information, interact at all levels within the organization, and build cross-functional partnerships across the business

Excellent work ethic and exceptional attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure and within deadlines to complete projects on time

Team player that can adapt in a fast paced and changing environment

Commitment to exemplifying the organizational core values and key competencies

Must be able to work on a team or independently with minimal supervision

Must have the ability to effectively represent Global Lending Services LLC in industry and/or public meetings and interactions

Proficient computer skills with working knowledge of internet and standard business applications; ability to quickly learn new computer applications as required

Significant portions of daily assignments involve application of manual skills requiring motor coordination in combination with finger dexterity

Remain in a stationary position up to 100% of the workday

Constantly operate a computer and other standard office equipment 

Job functions involve sedentary to light physical effort. Physical demands range from sitting, walking, standing, or pushing or pulling materials. Work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or move objects.

Be able to perform activities such as: viewing a computer terminal, extensive reading, bending, and kneeling

This is an exempt, full-time position

Must be flexible to work within departmental operating days and times which include Monday through Friday, 8:00am-6:00pm

Regular, predictable attendance is required

Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand

GLS participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees

Please visit www.glsauto.com for information about our great company and other amazing opportunities

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) 

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)