Associate Attorney

Summary:

Messerli & Kramer represents national creditors in Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana, Ohio, and Colorado. This position will focus on a consumer collection litigation practice. The position requires proper management of a caseload, a desire to complete stringent pleading reviews as part of a team, and represent creditor clients throughout the state.

This is a great opportunity to become part of a talented team in a great work environment. Messerli & Kramer offers a flexible work environment to individuals who possess drive and skills for working both independently and collaboratively. We are looking for an Associate to help deliver great service to our clients and positively influence our culture. Our law firm offers competitive salary and benefits in a collegial and professional environment.

NO BILLABLE HOURS

Benefits & Perks Include:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• HSA & FSA Accounts
• 401K, with 4% company contribution (after 1 year of service)
• Paid time off (17 days per year)
• Paid holidays off (7 days per year)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligibility in Annual Discretionary Bonus
• Building amenities include: Free parking, onsite restaurant, & onsite free gym
• Hybrid/Work From Home Potential

Qualifications:

• Licensed to practice law in Minnesota
• 3+ years of experience practicing in Minnesota preferred, but not required
• Ability to work independently, prioritize, take initiative, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

This role operates in a professional office setting, routinely working with standard office equipment. Generally, due to the nature of this office position, the person in this role would be required to talk and hear, sit or stand for long period of time, and use their hands and fingers, to handle and feel. Occasionally required to walk, reach with arms and hand, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, or crouch. Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by the job include close vision.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and to meet job requirements.