
About the role: Elite Legal Practice is a national consumer protection firm with the headquarters located in Las Vegas, NV specializing in creditor/collection violations, credit reporting violations, and debt dispute resolution. Our attorneys provide robust representation with an emphasis on client care. Our strategy is meticulously tailored to meet our clients' unique financial needs, guaranteeing personalized and results-driven solutions.
Role Description: We are looking for an associate attorney for our Scottsdale, AZ office with Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA) litigation experience. Associate attorneys will have an expected caseload of approximately 50+ FCRA/FDCPA cases at any given time. The litigation work will include identifying violations of the FCRA/FDCPA, drafting and filing complaints, drafting discovery, attending necessary hearings, and negotiating resolution for clients. This position requires strong leadership skills. The associate will work collaboratively with our legal team, as well as independently to achieve the best results for our clients.
Responsibilities include:
· FCRA and FDCPA actions, and similar debt disputes.
· Collection defense, summons response, and pre-litigation settlements
· Client communications
· Educating our marketing teams to recognize and refer FCRA claims
· Corporate compliance
Requirements:
- Minimum two years of experience as an attorney with strong litigation skills and a robust understanding of debt resolution strategies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and advocacy skills
- Ability to be a self-starter who is eager and curious to learn new topic areas quickly and can work independently as well as be part of a collaborative team
- Effective and efficient problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to work proactively to develop creative solutions in order to meet client and team needs
- Enthusiasm for working in a team environment
- Bar membership in good standing in any jurisdiction.
While a Arizona bar license is not required, the ideal candidate must report to Phoenix or be willing to relocate to Scottsdale area. There is no billable hours requirement for this position. This is a full-time, in-office position.
Elite Legal practice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
- $140,000 - $150,000/year