Associate Attorney - Alabama

Job Summary:

Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our Alabama practice. Licensure is required with admission to the Alabama Bar. This position is a State-Level Attorney whose focus will be a combination of review of information at placement of files to determine collection eligibility and Alabama litigation work.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities as management may deem necessary. 

• Reviews correspondence and files to determine if suit appropriate.
• Reviews answers and prepares discovery and dispositive motions.
• Manages all aspects of preparing for and conducting of trials.
• Attends court hearings throughout the state of Texas.
• Provide analysis and advises on legal and regulatory risks.
• Represents clients in pre-suit and post-judgement matters.
• Writes, reviews and edits reports, opinions, correspondence, articles and other documents.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws with experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience. 
• Must have the ability to work independently. 
• Knowledge in Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law and/or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus. 
• Managing shifting priorities in a fast paced, results driven environment is required.
• Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
• Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
• Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
• Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm

Education and Experience:

• Requires a background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings. 
• Requires a JD in law; bar admission in Alabama. Preferred location is Birmingham. 
• 2 to 4 years of experience as a general litigation attorney
• Experience in creditor’s rights litigation
• Experience in appellate court and/or Federal Court is preferred.

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
• Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds at times

Work Environment:

The position can be fully remote or in our Birmingham, AL office.

Schedule : 

8-hour shift Monday to Friday with flexibility to support business needs.

Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$75,000 to $85,000 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance (two plans available) 
• Health Savings Account 
• Flexible Spending Account
• Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
• Vision 
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability 
• Short-term disability
• Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off 
• Flexible schedule 
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program 
• Volunteer Time Off