Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Alabama practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate.
• Reviews answers and prepares discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting of trials.
• Attends court hearings throughout the state of Alabama.
• Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
• Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws with experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience.
• Must have the ability to work independently.
• Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required.
• Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.
• Able to prioritize and organize a high volume of information.
• Able to work in a deadline-driven environment.
• Able to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.

Education And Experience

• Requires a background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.
• Requires a JD in law; bar admission in Alabama.
• Preferrable location is Birmingham or Huntsville.
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney.

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 remote.

Schedule

8-hour shift Monday through Friday with flexibility to support business needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$80,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Flexible savings account
• Life insurance
• Retailer program
• Employee referral program
• Volunteer time off
• Bonus program