Job Description
Job Description
Legal Operations Manager - Toll & Collections
New York, NY | Full-Time | Law Firm
About Us
We are a growing New York law firm with a focus on toll collections and government debt recovery. Our practice is high-volume, technology-driven, and centered on providing efficient litigation and compliance services to our clients. We are seeking a Legal Operations Manager to lead and optimize our collections and litigation workflows, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency at every stage.
Position Overview
The Legal Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of our toll and collections division. This leadership role combines legal process management, data-driven reporting, and staff supervision. You will work closely with attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to ensure cases move seamlessly through all phases-from summons and complaint to judgment and enforcement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage daily legal operations for toll collection and government debt cases.
- Oversee case workflows in Simplicity Collect (or similar collection software), ensuring accurate tracking and timely follow-up.
- Monitor issues such as service of process, returned proposed judgments, defaults, and executions, implementing corrective measures where needed.
- Use Excel batch services and large data sets to track trends, update case information, and prepare client reports.
- Supervise paralegals and support staff, ensuring team productivity and quality control.
- Coordinate with marshals, sheriffs, and courts for enforcement processes.
- Generate and analyze reports for internal management and clients, identifying operational bottlenecks and recommending improvements.
- Maintain compliance with court rules, client requirements, and internal firm policies.
Qualifications
Required :
3+ years of experience in legal operations, litigation support, or collections management (law firm or collections agency background preferred).Strong knowledge of litigation processes including service of process, defaults, judgments, discovery, and enforcement.Proficiency with Excel (pivot tables, batch services, data analysis) and case management software.Proven ability to supervise and train staff in a fast-paced legal environment.Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred :
Experience with Simplicity Collect, NetDocuments, or other legal tech platforms.Familiarity with government or toll collections specifically.Data reporting and process improvement experience.Why Join Us?
Competitive salary commensurate with experience.Opportunity to shape and improve operations within a growing practice area.Collaborative, professional team environment.Direct impact on firm efficiency and client satisfaction.Job Type & Benefits
Full-Time | On-site (New York, NY)
Benefits package available (health, PTO, retirement plan options).
How to Apply
Submit your resume with a cover letter describing your relevant experience in legal