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.
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Determine eligibility of files for collection efforts and the issuing of demand letters
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Review pleadings, including lawsuits, motions for default judgment, and writs of garnishment
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Review incoming correspondence and motions and take responsive action
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Represent clients in court settings, including default motion hearings, garnishment hearings, and trials
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Represent clients in court-mandated arbitrations
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Attempt settlement with pro se litigants and opposing counsels
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Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks
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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:
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Maintenance of professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public
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Ability to prioritize and organize a high volume of information
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Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment
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Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm
Education and Experience:
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License to practice law in New Mexico is required
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Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
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Ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations
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Ability to draft legal pleadings
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Ability to compose and/or review reports, legal opinions, correspondence, and other documents
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Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law or the FDCPA/FCRA/TCPA is a plus but is not required
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Experience in collection law is a plus but is not required
Physical Requirements:
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Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
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Frequently required to talk and/or hear, and use hands to type, handle, or touch objects
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Regularly required to stand and walk and may be required to stop, bend, or reach above the shoulders
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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:
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Health insurance (two plans available)
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Spending Account
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Dental (100% paid for attorneys)
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Vision
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Life insurance
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Long-term disability
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Short-term disability
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Retirement Plan
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401(k) Matching
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Paid Time Off
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Flexible schedule
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Employee Assistance Program
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Employee Referral Program
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Volunteer Time Off
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Bonus Program