Attorney

Min 1 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Associate Attorney for Litigation Department in Independence, OH

Zwicker & Associates, . is a national creditor rights law firm with 38 offices and over 900 employees across the United States. We are currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join our team and assist in our debt collection and litigation efforts. Our firm is committed to promoting a diverse and collaborative work environment, providing ongoing training and career advancement opportunities for our employees.

Salary range: $70,000 - $80,000 per year

Responsibilities:

- Communicate effectively with team members and outside parties
- Draft, review, and file legal pleadings and motions
- Review litigation case files and determine appropriate action
- Advocate for client's interests in various litigation settings
- Utilize internal software to update and document account status
- Analyze and process litigation inventory reports
- Comply with client and firm procedures
- Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as needed
- Perform other assigned duties

Qualifications:

- Admission to practice law in Ohio, PA admission required for paperwork
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Self-motivated and eager to learn
- Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload

Preferred qualifications:

- Minimum of one year of litigation/trial experience
- Working knowledge of civil procedure
- Debt collection experience
- Prior experience in a high-volume environment

Physical qualifications:

- Able to lift 5 pounds or more
- Able to sit for 90% of the work day
- Able to bend and move when needed
- Able to read and comprehend documents
- Able to communicate effectively
- Able to travel occasionally
- Able to operate a computer or phone
- Able to work a flexible 40-hour schedule

Zwicker & Associates, . is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Our full-time benefits package includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, holidays, and 401K with match. Please note that this job description may change at any time with or without notice.

If you are interested in this position, please review our Applicant Privacy Notice and submit your application through our website. No phone calls or agencies please. We are a drug-free workplace.

Not specified

Medical, vision, and dental insurance, long term disability insurance, life insurance, compensated time off, paid holidays, 401K with match

Not specified

Written and verbal communication, time management, computer proficiency, legal research, advocacy

Law degree

Please submit application through company website

Qualification and Experience Admission to practice law in the state of Ohio, PA admission required for paperwork submission upon start of employment

Legal