Commercial Litigation-Associate Attorney

GURSTEL LAW FIRM, P.C. – Commercial Litigation-Associate Attorney

JOB SUMMARY as a Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. 
• Focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results. 
• Prepare and sign pleadings for all phases of litigation.

• Make court appearances throughout the litigation lifecycle, including first chairing any trials that may arise.
• Communicate in writing and verbally in an effective and responsive manner with Firm clients, opposing counsel, opposing parties, and court staff.
• Effectively implement strategies to collect on any judgments obtained on behalf of clients, which may include implementing garnishments, deposition, and repossession strategies.
• Provide guidance and training to administration level staff.
• When necessary, conduct legal research required to make successful legal arguments and recommendations to Firm clients. 
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures. 
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• 1-7 years of commercial Litigation experience, preferably in Creditors’ Rights and collections
• Requires membership in the State Bar as an attorney qualified to practice law in the State of Minnesota. 
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws.
• Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
• J.D. from accredited law school
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Decision Making 20%
• Communication Skills  20% 
• Judgment & Problem Solving   20%
• Compliance and Discipline  20%
• Ethics & Integrity  20%

TRAVEL – This position requires travel to courts if needed 

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS 

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, and Profit Sharing. 
• Unlimited PTO/ Paid Holidays 
• Paid CLE’s & Dues
• Professional Liability
• Bonus and Commission potential
• Professional yet casual work environment
• $80,000-$98,0000  Base Salary Range
• Base Salary Pay Range: (The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, and credentials.)

 We are looking for individuals who share our Core Values:   Do Right, Achieve Results, and Maintain Integrity. 

GET TO KNOW US   Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. (hereinafter “Gurstel” or “Firm”) is a multi-state litigation law firm representing creditors in all aspects of the legal collection process. The Firm is headquartered in Golden Valley, Minnesota with offices in Arizona, California, Iowa, Nebraska, Nevada, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Its practice is focused on the development of attorneys’ litigation skills, strategies and industry knowledge.

CULTURE  At Gurstel, we operate on our Core Values of Doing Right, Achieving Results, and Maintaining our Integrity. We champion diversity and are a very fast-paced, enthusiastic group of people! Success is celebrated and we are looking for people who share those same values with the drive to exceed expectations and think outside the box! Our culture is what makes our Firm a fun and rewarding place to work.

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