Associate Attorney- Georgia

Position Summary

Represents the Company in litigation on consumer accounts and other legal proceedings involving the Company and its affiliates. Prepares and files legal documents, discovery materials and pleadings, and provides guidance to the Company's attorneys in support of such activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigates on behalf of the Company in respective state courts where licensed to practice utilizing case management software
• Represents the Company and its affiliates in courts of law, collects facts and evidence, try cases and performs other litigation-related tasks
• Responsible for accurate and timely case management by preparing legal documents, developing appropriate strategies and making necessary arguments with defendant, opposing counsel, and court personnel
• Represents the Company at scheduling conferences, mediations, settlement conferences, depositions, hearings and trials
• Ensures compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies across areas of organizational responsibility

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor Degree Required
• Active member of the bar in the state(s) where practicing
• 2+ years related experience and/or training or equivalent
• Prior litigation experience preparing and drafting pleadings, participating in all phases of the discovery process and handling of trials required
• Familiarity with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Truth-In-Lending Act, and Equal Credit Opportunity Act and all other federal and state laws and regulations related to consumer credit and collections

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to engage with stakeholders from multiple levels
• Effective organizational, time-management and interpersonal skills and a high attention to detail
• Ability to discern and analyze the impact of multiple issues on a given situation, and provide sound business judgment
• Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret statutes, case law, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations
• Ability to provide well researched, accurate and practical legal advice in a timely manner
• Ability to develop, improve and standardize procedures

Work Environment

Work is performed in an office environment with telephones, personal computers, and printers. The office environment is an open workspace with individual workstations. The noise level of the environment is usually moderate. This position is a sedentary position with seldom to occasional lifting of less than 11 pounds; requires frequent lifting of less than 1 pound; and may require standing less than or equal to 1/3 of the day.

Pay

Salary Range: $75,000.00-$95,000.00

Benefits

In addition to base salary, PRA may offer additional benefits to include performance based bonus programs and/or equity programs depending on the position. PRA offers paid time off, medical, dental, vision, 401k match, life insurance, and other benefits to assist with the physical and mental wellbeing of our employees.