Associate Attorney

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 (two 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