Associate Attorney

Creditor's Rights law firm seeking an Associate Attorney position for the Houston, Corpus Christi, or Laredo areas in Texas.

Job Summary:

Reporting to the Texas 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.

•    Position may be fully remote.

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.

Job Type: 

Full-time

Pay: 

$75,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits:

•    401(k)

•    401(k) matching

•    Dental insurance

•    Employee assistance program

•    Flexible schedule

•    Flexible spending account

•    Health insurance

•    Health savings account

•    Life insurance

•    Paid time off

•    Referral program

•    Retirement plan

•    Vision insurance

Schedule:

•    8 hour shift

•    Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

•    Attorney bar license in Texas (Required)

Location:

•    Texas (Required)

Work Location: 

Remote