Associate Attorney

Job Summary

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Florida practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Florida Bar. This position is a State Level Attorney whose focus will be attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and various other attorney tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate will handle all aspects of litigation and should welcome the challenges of a dynamic legal environment and be open to work-related travel. Must be energetic, self-directed, and capable of managing his or her own caseload.

Responsibilities

• Review of correspondence, and files to determine whether they are appropriate
• Review of answers, preparation of discovery and dispositive motions
• All aspects of preparing for and conducting trials
• Attend court hearings in Florida when required
• Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
• An attorney should be familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules
• Ability to effectively manage his or her own caseload

Required Skills/Abilities

• Maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
• Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters and attend court hearings when required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to prioritize and organize high volumes 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

• Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings
• Licensed to practice law in Florida
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
• Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, etc.
• To write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents
• Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus
• Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience is a plus

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
• Routinely 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

Work Environment

• The position is remote
• We are open to candidates who reside in Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Pasco, and Duval
• Schedule 8-hour shift Monday through Friday with flexibility to meet business needs

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 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