Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual with between one and five year's experience to fill the Associate Attorney position for the Dallas, TX area.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Regional Managing Attorney, the Associate Attorney is responsible for litigating debt collection matters while independently engaging in risk analysis and strategy development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing.
Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions.
Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials.
Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances.
Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity.
Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Background in litigation
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience.
Ability to work independently
Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
Position is hybrid work arrangement.
Education and Experience:
Requires a JD in law
Bar admission in Texas
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
attorney bar license in Texas? (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Dallas, TX 75248: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dallas, TX 75248
