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Associate Attorney - New Mexico

United States

Job Summary:

Creditors’ Rights law firm seeking an individual to fill the Associate Attorney position for our New Mexico practice. Licensure is required with admission to the New Mexico 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 New Mexico 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.

  • Determine eligibility of files for collection efforts and the issuing of demand letters
  • Review pleadings, including lawsuits, motions for default judgment, and writs of garnishment
  • Review incoming correspondence and motions and take responsive action
  • Represent clients in court settings, including default motion hearings, garnishment hearings, and trials
  • Represent clients in court-mandated arbitrations
  • Attempt settlement with pro se litigants and opposing counsels
  • Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
  • Maintain familiarity with state and federal consumer laws and keep abreast of any changes in state or local rules applicable to practice


Required Skills/Abilities:

  • 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:

  • License to practice law in New Mexico is required
  • Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
  • Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
  • Ability to draft legal pleadings
  • Ability to compose and/or review reports, legal opinions, correspondence, and other documents
  • Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus but is not required
  • Experience in collection law is a plus but is not required


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 is fully remote.


Schedule
:

8-hour shift Monday to Friday


Job Type:

Full-time

Pay:

$80,000 to $90,000 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
  • Bonus Program

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