Associate Attorney - Alabama
Job Summary
Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Alabama practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Alabama litigation work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary.
- Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate.
- Reviews answers and prepares discovery and dispositive motions.
- Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting of trials.
- Attends court hearings throughout the state of Alabama.
- Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
- Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
- Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Knowledge of federal, state and local laws with experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience.
- Must have the ability to work independently.
- Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus.
- Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required.
- Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
- Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
- Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
- Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Education and Experience
- Requires a background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.
- Requires a JD in law; bar admission in Alabama. Preferable location is Birmingham or Huntsville.
- 2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
- Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
- Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times
Work Environment
The position is remote.
Schedule
8-hour shift Monday through Friday with flexibility to support business needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
$80,000 to $85,000 per year
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Health savings account
- Flexible savings account
- Life insurance
- Retirement program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Employee referral program
- Volunteer time off
- Bonus program