Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States, WI-Milwaukee
(remote)
Job Type
Full-Time
Salary
$80,000.00 - $95,000.00
Min Experience
1-2 Years
Min Education
Juris Doctorate
Required Travel
10-25%
Salary - Type
Yearly Salary
Job Function
Associate Attorney
Description
Job Summary:
Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Arizona practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Arizona Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Arizona litigation work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
Determine eligibility of files for collection efforts and the issuing of demand letters
Review pleadings, including lawsuits, motions for default judgment, and writs of garnishment
Review incoming correspondence and motions and take responsive action
Represent clients in court settings, including default motion hearings, garnishment hearings, and trials
Represent clients in court-mandated arbitrations
Attempt settlement with pro se litigants and opposing counsels
Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
Maintain familiarity with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules applicable to practice
Required Skills/Abilities:
Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Education and Experience:
License to practice law in Arizona is required
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
Ability to draft legal pleadings
Ability to compose and/or review reports, legal opinions, correspondence, and other documents
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus but is not required
Experience in collection law is a plus but is not required
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times
Work Environment:
The position is fully remote.
Benefits:
Health insurance (2 plans available)
Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
Vision
Life insurance
Short term disability
Long term disability
401(k) Retirement with Company Match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Program
Volunteer Time Off
Bonus potential
Requirements
Required Skills/Abilities:
Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Education and Experience:
License to practice law in Arizona is required
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
Ability to draft legal pleadings
Ability to compose and/or review reports, legal opinions, correspondence, and other documents
Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus but is not required
Experience in collection law is a plus but is not required
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times
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