Collection and Recovery Team Leader
JOB OPPORTUNITY — COLLECTIONS AND RECOVERY TEAM LEAD
Location: St. Tammany, Washington and Tangipahoa Parishes, Louisiana
About Us:
We are a regional leader in consumer installment and real estate lending,
proudly serving our communities for over 70 years. We are seeking a motivated Collections
and Recovery Team Lead to spearhead our recovery efforts and
legal collections process.
Position Overview:
The Collections and Recovery Team Lead will oversee collections staff, direct
legal recovery actions, and drive branch performance. This role combines
operational leadership with hands-on legal collections management to maximize
recoveries and uphold company standards.
Key Responsibilities:
· Lead, supervise, and mentor collections staff across branch locations.
· Oversee legal recovery efforts, including:
o Filing and pursuing small claims lawsuits.
o Appearing before justices of the peace and municipal courts.
o Pursuing garnishments and post-judgment remedies.
· Train and support branch collectors in best collection practices.
· Push collectors to achieve recovery rate targets and maintain accountability.
· Assist with escalated and complex collection cases.
· Analyze trends and provide regular reports to management.
· Collaborate on repossessions, foreclosures, and recovery of real estate secured loans.
Qualifications:
· 3+ years of collections experience with supervisory responsibilities.
· Experience with legal recovery actions and court processes preferred.
· Strong knowledge of collection laws and recovery strategies.
· Excellent leadership, communication, and coaching skills.
· Proficiency with collections software and MS Office.
Why Join Us:
· Competitive salary + performance-based bonus.
· Comprehensive benefits: health, dental, 401(k), paid time off.
· Leadership role with significant impact and advancement potential.
Apply
Today
Send your resume and cover letter to ijenkins@mageefinancial.com or visit https://mageefinancial.com/careers
to apply