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Hancock Bank

Legal Specialist - R013378

Hancock Bank, Gulfport, Mississippi, United States, 39500


Hancock Bank - Legal Specialist - R013378

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Legal Specialist

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Gulfport, MS .Summary:Responsible for monitoring and updating accounts in the legal process, ensuring compliance with company policies and all State and Federal statutory and regulatory guidelines. Works with attorney to maximize recovery of charged off accounts.Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares documentation packages for outside counsel on loans that involve the filing of legal action such as Replevins, Executory/Judicial Process suits.Reviews account to determine the optimal course of action, while ensuring accounts are handled in compliance with established policies and procedures.Monitors accounts to ensure that outside counsel is working accounts timely and in accordance with the SLA time frames.Ensures accounts are properly documented with actions taken, correspondence, and explanation of controllable versus non-controllable delays.Escalates unwarranted delays to Team Lead and/or Supervisor.Reviews affidavits and verification for accuracy.Files Probate Claims and maintains appropriate follow-up with the attorney and/or estate.Works with attorney on post-judgment collection and settlements to maximize recovery of charged off accounts.Performs all other responsibilities and duties deemed necessary.Job Specifications or Qualifications:High School Diploma. One-year related experience and/or training in collection and recovery or consumer litigation. Strong communication, interpersonal, and organization skills; time management skills; and professional demeanor. Competent in Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and State/Federal Regulatory requirements relative to legal collection work. Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

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