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