Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an individual with between one and five year’s experience to fill the Associate Attorney position for the Houston, TX area.
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Regional Managing Attorney, the Associate Attorney is responsible for litigating debt collection matters while independently engaging in risk analysis and strategy development
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
- Reviews correspondence and file information to determine if lawsuit or motion appropriate for filing.
- Reviews answers and prepares responses to discovery and dispositive motions.
- Manages all aspects of preparing for and appearing as counsel at hearings and trials.
- Attends court settings throughout the state of Texas through virtual appearances.
- Attends physical court settings as needed in courts in close proximity.
- Provides analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
- Writes, reviews, and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, and other documents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Background in litigation
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws with experience in collection law and/or courtroom experience.
- Ability to work independently
- Managing shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment is required.
- Knowledge of the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
- Position may be fully remote.
Education and Experience:
- Requires a JD in law
- Bar admission in Texas
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Frequently required to talk or hear, and use hand to type, handle, or touch objects.
- Regularly required to stand and walk, and may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- attorney bar license in Texas (Required)
Location:
Work Location: Remote
