Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Crofton, MD

Law Firm

Crofton, MD

Litigation - General (consumer) Attorney in Crofton, MD

Attorney

1-5 yrs required

No

Job Title: Attorney

Job Responsibilities:
The State Level Attorney is tasked with ensuring client success during litigation, including preparation and trial proceedings. The essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Reviewing and approving new claims within the Attorney's jurisdiction, ensuring consistent case movement in alignment with state-level goals.
- Assisting with the management and supervision of jurisdictional inventory under the direction of the Managing Attorney or Regional Attorney, including exception and queue management.
- Conducting document review and discovery processes.
- Executing documents that require the Attorney's signature.
- Communicating with the Managing Attorney, Regional Attorney, and clients to discuss case details.
- Assisting in responding to litigation-specific components of client audits.
- Monitoring relevant legal rules, regulations, statutes, and case law.
- Conducting research and analysis of legal problems.
- Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Preparing and filing legal documents.
- Managing and resolving collection litigation.
- Working with Pro Se litigants, opposing counsel, or other interested parties to settle files throughout the litigation process.
- Overseeing and interacting with outside collections and defense counsel.
- Supporting corporate compliance with laws and regulations governing debt collection and related activities.
- Performing all other duties as assigned by the Managing Attorney or Regional Attorney.

Education and Experience Information:
- Candidates must be graduates of an accredited institution by the American Bar Association (ABA) with a Juris Doctor (.) degree.
- Must be licensed to practice law.
- Demonstrated case analysis ability and a proven track record of settlement skills are required.
- Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint is necessary.
- Proficient in internet and online research.
- Ability to operate basic office equipment such as a copy machine, printer, scanner, and computer.
- Effective oral and written communication skills with a strong knowledge of correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation usage.
- Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
- Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Flexibility to adapt and act quickly when urgent matters require it.
- Ability to work and maintain patience with diversified individuals of various ethnic backgrounds and professional competencies.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to represent the company in various forums to foster the desires and image of the company in the community.

Salary Information:
The salary for the Attorney position ranges from $70,000 to $100,000 per year.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:
The physical demands and work environment requirements include:

- Regular requirement to talk or hear.
- Frequent use of hands or fingers to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
- Frequent requirement to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.
- Occasionally lifting and/or moving up to 25 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Note:
This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. The incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" relationship.