Other Attorney in Tempe, AZ

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Tempe, AZ

Other Attorney in Tempe, AZ

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H1: Associate Attorney - Litigation Opportunity at National Law Firm in Tempe, AZ
H2: Join a Leading Law Firm in Debt Collection and Creditor Rights Representation

Law Firm: Zwicker & Associates, .
Salary: $80,000-$100,000 per year
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Experience: Minimum of one year of litigation experience preferred

Zwicker & Associates, . is a nationally recognized law firm specializing in creditor rights and debt collection. With a focus on ethics, compliance, and assertive representation, we are the top choice for prestigious lending institutions across the country. Founded in 1991, Zwicker has established itself as the industry leader in debt collection and has offices throughout the United States, with headquarters in Andover, Massachusetts.

We are currently seeking a motivated and highly organized Associate Attorney to join our team in Tempe, AZ. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team and gain valuable experience in the legal field. We offer lifelong learning and training opportunities to our team members and strive to promote from within, providing excellent career advancement opportunities for high achievers.

Responsibilities:
- Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties
- Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, and discovery in active litigation files
- Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action
- Advocate on behalf of client's interests at various litigation settings
- Utilize internal proprietary software to update and document account status
- Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files to ensure proper workflow
- Comply with client and firm standard operating procedures
- Ability to travel to various courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required

Requirements:
- Admission to practice law in the state of Arizona
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly motivated self-starter
- Eagerness 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 five pounds or greater
- Able to sit for 90% of the work day at times
- Able to bend at the waist and be mobile when needed
- Able to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence
- Able to communicate effectively in a common language
- Able to travel occasionally when needed
- Able to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device
- Able to work a flexible 40-hour schedule

Please note that this job description is not comprehensive and duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Zwicker & Associates, . is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations to perform the essential functions of this position, please inform Human Resources Management. This is a full-time position with a comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, and dental insurance, long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401K with match. We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

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