Associate Attorney - Remote in Riverside

About the Firm

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm that emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of our clients’ interests, making us the industry leader in debt collection. Founded in 1991, Zwicker represents lenders in various consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation. The firm is headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, with office locations across the United States. We seek candidates whose diverse skills, backgrounds, and experiences enable collaborative innovation and excellence. We encourage lifelong learning and training, promote from within, and offer excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers.

About the Role

Zwicker & Associates is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team in Riverside, CA. The candidate must live in the Riverside area to attend local hearings and possess an eagerness to learn, along with exemplary organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
• Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, etc., in furtherance of active litigation files
• Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
• Advocate on behalf of the client’s interests at various litigation settings
• Utilize internal proprietary software to properly update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory
• Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and litigation files to ensure proper litigation workflow pursuant to firm and client expectations
• Comply with all client and firm standard operating procedures
• Travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including case strategy development, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments
• Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives to resolve disputes efficiently while protecting client interests
• Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations
• Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in California
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated self-starter
• Eagerness to learn
• Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups
• Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
• Ability to complete a minimum of a 40-hour flexible workweek schedule
• Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience
• Working knowledge of civil procedure
• Debt collection experience
• Prior experience in a high-volume environment

Remote Work Requirements

• Must have a private location within their home free from third parties and household members
• Must have stable internet service with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps or broadband cable access that allows company-issued equipment to connect and operate without disruption
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards
• Availability during business hours
• Compliance with the Firm’s Remote Working Policy

Physical Qualifications

• Ability to lift five pounds or greater
• Ability to sit 90% of the workday at times
• Ability to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
• Ability to concentrate and use critical thinking

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $120,000-$140,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Compensated time off
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with match