Associate Attorney

Job DetailsJob Location: Remote - TelecommuteSalary Range: $85,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/yearAssociate Attorney Summary: As the leader of an individual litigation team, the Associate Attorney oversees litigation strategies for a high volume consumer debt docket. Opportunity to work remotely for the right candidate. License in California and multiple states preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Perform and oversee all settlement negotiations Review and respond to all court pleadings Develop and maintain relationships with clients Maintain a high volume docket Build relationships with opposing counsel and support staff Identify both short- and long-term team goals Supervise collection of necessary client documents Analyze settlement percentage trends and modify accordingly Address post-settlement issues Identify unfair debt collecting practices and file claims in response thereto Perform other duties as required and assigned Qualifications: Preferably 2+ years of litigation experience Juris Doctor with significant communication and management skills Superior analytic skills Computer Proficiency Must pass a background check Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises legal support staff including legal assistant, litigation paralegal and post-settlement resolution coordinator.

Work Environment

This position operates in a professional office environment. The attorney will work remotely. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, etc. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and use hands to type or handle paperwork. May be required to sit for long periods of time and/or walk between office locations. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work There is some flexibility when selecting a start time, but the employee must be available during the “core” work hours of the selected schedule and is expected to work a 40 hour week. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Apply To This Job