Associate Attorney

Job Summary Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Georgia practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Georgia 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 Georgia 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. Full litigation responsibilities including review of correspondence, review of files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review of answers, preparation of discovery, and preparation of dispositive motions and all aspects of conducting trial and appearing for hearings. Attorney is to be knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment. Familiar with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules. Responsible for managing high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions. Required Skills/Abilities Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the publicAbility to prioritize and organize a high volume of informationAbility to work in a deadline-driven environmentAbility to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm Required Education and Experience: A law degree Bar admission in Georgia Preferred 1 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorneyExperience in creditor’s rights litigationExperience in appellate court and/or Federal Court Physical Requirements Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computerFrequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objectsRegularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shouldersMust be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times Work Environment The position is remote. Schedule 8-hour shift Monday to Friday with flexibility to support business needs. Job Type Full-time Pay $85,000 to $95,000 per year Benefits Health insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending AccountDental (100% paid for attorneys)Vision Life insuranceLong-term disability Short-term disabilityRetirement Plan401(k) MatchingPaid Time Off Employee Assistance ProgramEmployee Referral Program Volunteer Time OffBonus potential