Managing Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C. is a national creditor rights law firm representing lenders in consumer and commercial recovery and litigation. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, the firm maintains offices across the United States.

About the role

The Managing Attorney will lead litigation operations, staff, and associate attorneys handling a portfolio of assigned accounts/cases for designated states. This role requires dynamic leadership, mentorship of associate attorneys, and enforcement of production and compliance standards. The successful candidate will report to the regional AVP of Litigation Operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned portfolio of accounts to achieve client goals and protect client and firm interests
• Implement, manage, and improve litigation processes within firm frameworks
• Interview, supervise, train, and assign duties to litigation staff
• Liaise with Litigation Operations and Audit departments to ensure compliance with client expectations, firm policies, and regulations
• Train associate attorneys and staff on operating procedures and processes
• Enforce production and performance expectations for all staff and attorneys
• Review and execute legal pleadings, motions, and other documents
• Communicate with opposing counsel, pro se parties, corporate office, and courts
• Advocate for client interests in motion practice hearings and trials, in person and telephonically
• Draft pleadings, motions, responses, and discovery documents
• Ensure proper account and case documentation, including compliance with State Bar requirements, Court Rules, and firm standards
• Comply with all applicable standard operating procedures
• Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Arizona
• High-volume civil litigation experience
• Debt collections experience (strongly preferred)
• Previous management experience (strongly preferred)
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of professionalism and commitment to ethics and compliance
• Collaborative team player
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability to read and comprehend voluminous documents
• 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 40-hour flexible workweek

Physical Qualifications

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

Pay

Base salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

Benefits

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