Associate Attorney

Job Summary:

Reporting to the State 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.

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.