Associate Litigation Attorney

Quilling, Selander, Lownds, Winslett & Moser seeks an associate attorney with 3 to 10 years of experience for its Consumer Financial Litigation practice group. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Maintain client files in an organized fashion to ensure up-to-date information is handy for other attorneys, paralegals and support staff

Preferred Experience:

 The ideal candidate would have 3-10 years working knowledge of the following:

• Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)*
• CFPB’s Amendments to Reg F*
• Debt collection practices in federal and Texas courts*
• Writs of Sequestration*
• Defending creditors in consumer bankruptcy*
• Tenant Estoppels
• Home Equity Mortgages and Home Equity Lines of Credit*
• Business Lending for financial institutions
• Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)
• Consumer law
• Telephone Consumer Practices Act (TCPA)

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• Licensed in Texas, other licenses are a plus. 
• J.D. from accredited law school

Preferred Skills:

• A commitment to working ethically and always in the best interests of clients.
• Excellent work ethic
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Must be a self-starter and be able to work in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Speaking and writing opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision
• Bar expenses paid by Firm
• HSA and FSA plans
• 401(k) Plan
• Firm provided life insurance
• Firm paid long-term disability coverage
• Year-end bonuses and referral fee incentives
• 8 Paid Holidays, and PTO