California-experienced Attorney or Paralegal (Fee Arbitration/Collections)

A collections law firm is seeking a California-experienced attorney or paralegal for a contract remote position. The role focuses on recovering unpaid legal fees and costs from former clients, adhering to State Bar rules. Responsibilities include pre-litigation collections, managing State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration cases, enforcing arbitration awards through civil collection, and conducting legal research and drafting. The ideal candidate will have experience in fee arbitration, collections, and litigation against former clients, with strong legal writing and communication skills.

Must Have

• California-experienced attorney or paralegal
• Background in fee arbitration, collection of unpaid legal fees, and litigation against former clients
• Hands-on experience navigating the State Bar’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration process
• Experience enforcing attorney fee awards through civil collection procedures
• Handle or assist with pre-litigation collections
• Prepare, file, and manage State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration cases
• Enforce arbitration awards or judgments through civil collection actions
• Conduct legal research and drafting related to attorney-client fee disputes
• Communicate professionally with referring attorneys and former clients
• Maintain detailed records and case updates
• For Attorneys: Experience in fee disputes, collections, or civil litigation
• For Paralegals: Minimum 1+ years’ experience supporting fee arbitration, collection, or litigation matters
• Strong familiarity with filing procedures and legal documentation (for paralegals)
• Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication skills

Good to Have

• Proficiency with legal and case management software

Perks & Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• 10 business days vacation a year
• 5 National Holidays a year
• 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms

Description

Collections law firm/agency dedicated to assisting attorneys and law firms recover unpaid legal fees and costs from former clients. We are a compliance-driven, ethics-focused practice built by experienced California attorneys who understand the unique challenges of collecting fees within the strict limits of the State Bar’s mandatory fee arbitration and professional conduct rules.

Need not be located in nor bar-admitted in California, but we are seeking a California-experienced attorney or paralegal with a background in fee arbitration, collection of unpaid legal fees, and litigation against former clients. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience navigating the State Bar’s Mandatory Fee Arbitration process and enforcing attorney fee awards through civil collection procedures. This is a contract worker position at this time.

Responsibilities:

• Handle or assist with pre-litigation collections of unpaid legal fees, including demand letters, settlement negotiations, and repayment agreements.
• Prepare, file, and manage State Bar Mandatory Fee Arbitration cases, including drafting submissions, correspondence, and responding to opposing parties.
• Enforce arbitration awards or judgments through civil collection actions such as breach of contract or common counts lawsuits.
• Conduct legal research and drafting related to attorney-client fee disputes, liens, and post-judgment remedies.
• Communicate professionally with both referring attorneys (clients) and former clients (debtors) while maintaining CCM’s high ethical standards.
• Maintain detailed records and case updates in the firm’s collection management system.

Requirements

• For Attorneys: Experience in fee disputes, collections, or civil litigation.
• For Paralegals: Minimum 1+ years’ experience supporting fee arbitration, collection, or litigation matters, with strong familiarity with filing procedures and legal documentation.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and client communication skills.
• Proficiency with legal and case management software preferred.

Benefits

• Work remotely Monday - Friday, 40 hours a week (no weekends)
• Vacation: 10 business days a year
• Holidays: 5 National Holidays a year
• Company Holidays: 5 Company Holidays a year (Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day, Zipdev Day)
• Parental Leave
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Active Lifestyle Reimbursement
• Quarterly Home Office Reimbursement
• Payroll Deduction Purchase Plans
• Longevity Bonus
• Continuous Learning Bonus
• Access to Training and Professional Development Platforms
• Did we mention it's REMOTE?!!