Collections & Creditors' Rights Attorney (Permanent or Engagement)

About the role

Are you a collections or bankruptcy attorney seeking to use your skills in a new role? Or, a civil litigation attorney who has dabbled in creditors' rights or bankruptcy? If so, take a look at this one. Latitude is working with a consumer debt collections law firm seeking Collections & Creditors' Rights Attorneys to help manage an expanding volume of litigation. This opportunity can be structured as a permanent hire or a flexible, contract-based engagement. If engagement, our client anticipates sufficient work for up to 30–40 hours a week – built for attorneys who want to fold this work in alongside their own practice or other commitments, or those who simply prefer a flexible arrangement without the demands of a traditional law firm role. The client is looking for coverage across multiple states and will consider applicants located and licensed in Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland/Virginia, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, TN, and Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage a docket of consumer collections files from initial filing through judgment and any collection efforts that follow.
• Prepare and file pleadings, motions, and other court paperwork in step with each jurisdiction's local rules.
• Appear at hearings, conferences, arbitrations, and trials – in person or virtually, depending on the venue.
• Negotiate settlements and payment plans directly with opposing counsel and unrepresented defendants.
• Handle case preparation and communication with clients remotely; attend hearings and court dates in the jurisdiction where you are licensed and assigned.
• For contract engagements, the initial term is anticipated to be 3–4 months.

Requirements

• 2+ years of litigation experience, with a strong preference for experience handling creditors' rights or debt collections.
• Working grasp of the FDCPA, along with the collections and consumer-protection statutes in the states you cover.