Associate Attorney

Are you ready to take ownership of litigation cases and develop your skills in a fast-paced, integrity-driven environment? Or are you a new Attorney wanting to learn about litigation and the legal process? Either way, this position may be for you at Gurstel Law Firm, P.C.

About the role

As an Associate Attorney, you will perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process, providing thorough and practical assessments, and focusing on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while maintaining integrity and achieving results.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by supervising attorney.
• Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court, or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney with no discipline history and an active Nevada license.
• Experience in consumer collection litigation with advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of the legal regulatory framework of the industry preferred but will train.
• Knowledge of the civil litigation process and state and federal consumer protection laws (willing to train the right candidate).
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge in identifying high-quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients, including all levels within the organization and external.

Competencies

• Accountability – 20%
• Dependability – 20%
• Communication – 20%
• Compliance and Discipline – 20%
• Ethics & Integrity – 20%

Travel

This position requires travel to courts if needed.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, and Pet Insurance.
• 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays.
• Professional yet casual work environment.
• Bonuses and Commission potential.
• Paid CLEs & Dues.

About the Firm

Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota, with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, and Wisconsin. Its practice focuses on developing attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies, and industry knowledge.

Culture

At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people. Success is celebrated, and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box. Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.