AgDirect Litigation Officer
Omaha, NE, US, 68137-2210
AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services.
Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Litigation Officer to join our AgDirect team. You will manage an assigned portfolio of AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts that involve formal legal action, including but not limited to, bankruptcy, foreclosure, replevin and/or money judgment proceedings.
Primary responsibility is to maintain the safety and soundness of the Associations by resolving through mediation, settlement, restructure or collection on assigned AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts. This position will work closely with internal legal counsel and coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary to bring about effective and efficient resolution. This position will also be responsible for the management and disposition of collateral securing the assigned AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage an assigned portfolio of AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts in formal legal action, including but not limited to, bankruptcy, foreclosure, replevin, and/or money judgment proceedings in accordance with applicable statutes, regulations, policies and procedures.
- Resolve through mediation, settlement, restructure or collection of AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts. Work closely with internal legal counsel and coordinate with external legal counsel as necessary to bring about effective and efficient resolution of assigned AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts.
- Supervise credit classification changes and accrual/stop accrual analysis for assigned AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts to ensure satisfactory credit administration and credit quality goals.
- Manage the recovery and disposition of collateral by securing the assigned AgDirect loans and retail installment sales contracts in a manner that results in the greatest net return for the Associations. This may involve the use of third parties to assist in the management, marketing and disposition of associated collateral.
Education Requirements
- 4 Year / Bachelors Degree Preferred in Business, Finance or Economics
Years of Experience
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4+ years of experience in lending/credit analysis with the Farm Credit System or a related agricultural credit organization.
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Collection or litigation experience, preference given to agriculture or commercial collections experience.
Why Us:
For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:
- Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement Plans: 401(k)
- Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave
- Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay
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About Us:
AgCountry has 44 offices, is based in Fargo, North Dakota and serves portions of North Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. FCSAmerica is based in Omaha, NE and has 42 local offices serving rural communities and agriculture in Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota, and Wyoming. Frontier Farm Credit has six offices serving eastern Kansas. Together, we support nearly 82,000 producers and agribusinesses, meeting the needs of today’s agricultural industry with our combined 2600+ employees providing lending, risk management, technology, commodity marketing, and customer and employee education.
AgCountry Farm Credit Services, ACA, Farm Credit Services of America, ACA, and Frontier Farm Credit, ACA are Equal Employment Opportunity employers, and they comply with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws.