Associate Attorney
About The Position
Gurstel Law Firm, P.C. is seeking a results-driven Associate Attorney to join its consumer collection team in Arizona. The role involves providing practical legal assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. The attorney will handle litigation matters, work to produce quality work, and uphold the firm's values of doing right, achieving results, and maintaining integrity. The firm describes the position as having no billable-hours requirement and no evening or weekend work. It offers opportunities for professional development and emphasizes work-life balance in a fast-paced, integrity-driven environment.
Requirements
- Active license to practice law in Arizona.
- No history of attorney discipline.
- Superior time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills with people at all organizational levels and external parties.
- Ability to collaborate with team members, use shared resources, and motivate others to achieve results.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with the state civil litigation process.
- Familiarity with state and federal consumer protection laws.
Responsibilities
- Travel to courts throughout Arizona and handle all aspects of cases’ litigation life cycles.
- Communicate with opposing counsel and self-represented parties to resolve disputes and negotiate amicable outcomes.
- Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
- Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations, and formulate legal opinions for review by the Lead State Attorney.
- Communicate responsively with clients to maintain and develop relationships.
- Document account and file activity in accordance with firm and client policies and procedures.
- Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to stay current on local, state, and federal legal changes.
Benefits
- No billable-hours requirement.
- No evenings or weekends.
- Flexible Time Off (FTO) and paid holidays.
- Paid continuing legal education (CLEs), licensure, and professional dues.
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 401(k), profit sharing, health savings account (HSA), and flexible spending account (FSA).
- Bonus and commission potential based on performance.
- Professional yet casual work environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
