Associate Attorney - Pleading Review

Javitch Block • Houston, TX

14d

About The Position

The Pleading Review Attorney will be responsible for reviewing complaints, letters and other pleadings and determining whether we have sufficient grounds to proceed based upon Federal and State and Client regulations. As part of an organization, the Pleading Review Attorney is responsible for remaining in compliance with all protocols in line with our organization goals, strategy, and values. The Ideal Candidate: Attorney will review pleadings for accurate information, including but not limited to, venue, balances, correct named parties, statute of limitations, proper documentation, proper theories of recovery Attorney may assist in legal research to ensure pleadings and laws contained therein are up-to-date with applicable laws Good communication skills Strong pleading and complaint experience with a knowledge of collections related court documents. Strong motivation, demonstrated by ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Computer and word processing skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel along with quick ability to learn new technical programs

Requirements

• Good communication skills
• Strong pleading and complaint experience with a knowledge of collections related court documents
• Strong motivation, demonstrated by ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Computer and word processing skills including Word, PowerPoint, Excel along with quick ability to learn new technical programs
• One (1) to two (2) years of experience in the Creditors’ Rights or Collection fields preferred
• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
• Must be licensed in state of Texas
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel

Responsibilities

• reviewing complaints, letters and other pleadings
• determining whether we have sufficient grounds to proceed based upon Federal and State and Client regulations
• remaining in compliance with all protocols in line with our organization goals, strategy, and values
• review pleadings for accurate information, including but not limited to, venue, balances, correct named parties, statute of limitations, proper documentation, proper theories of recovery
• assist in legal research to ensure pleadings and laws contained therein are up-to-date with applicable laws

Benefits

• health insurance
• paid vacation/personal time
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• short and long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree