Lead / Senior Attorney - Debt Recovery Litigation
IDj-1038
Job TypeDirect Hire
Remote TypeHybrid
What You’ll Do
- Manage state-specific litigation workflows and litigation forms.
- Conduct document review and discovery.
- Execute documents requiring the Attorney’s signature.
- Communicate with the Managing Attorney and clients to discuss details of cases
- Assist in responding to litigation-specific components of all client audits
- Monitor relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law
- Conduct research and analysis of legal problems
- Analyze the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents
- Prepare and file legal documents
- Manage and resolve collection litigation
- Work with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other interested parties to settle files throughout the litigation process
- Oversee and interact with outside collections and defense counsel
- Support corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities
Minimum Qualifications
- Active law license in the listed state of reference. (California)
- 5-7 years of civil litigation experience; debt collection experience strongly preferred
- Minimum 2 years in a leadership role
- Demonstrated case analysis ability and a track record of proven settlement skills
- Demonstrated ability to teach, train, coach, and mentor
- Proficient in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficient in internet and online research
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer
- Effective oral and written communication skills with knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively
- Excellent organizational skills with an eye for details
- Ability to be flexible to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it
- Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community
Benefits
- Eligible for medical, dental, vision, and company-paid life insurance on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
- 401(k) with employer match.