Associate Attorney needed for Sacramento ofice

1-15 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Overview

A law firm based in Sacramento, CA, is seeking a results-driven and experienced Associate Attorney with a focus on consumer collection litigation. The ideal candidate will possess excellent legal acumen, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

Duties

• Provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity by the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by a supervising attorney.
• Responsively communicate with clients to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court, or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Active license in the CA state.
• Experience in consumer collection litigation preferred.
• Knowledge of the civil litigation process and state and federal consumer protection laws.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to identify high-quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills to effectively manage priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Leadership skills with the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Bar admission in the state of California.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of the legal regulatory framework of the consumer collection industry.
• Excellent legal acumen and ability to provide practical assessments and advice.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Research and analytical skills.
• Effective communication skills with clients, opposing counsel, and internal teams.
• Time management and prioritization skills.
• Leadership and motivation skills.

Job Location

Sacramento, CA

Benefits offered

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401k, and Profit Sharing.
• Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays.
• Professional yet casual work environment.
• Bonus and Commission potential.
• Paid CLE’s & Dues.

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