Associate Attorney

Gurstel Law Firm P C • Scottsdale, AZ

5d • Onsite

About The Position

As an Associate Attorney, you will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks including, but not limited to: providing thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process. You will focus on continuous quality work product and performance in the Firm’s energized and fast-paced environment while doing right, maintaining integrity, and achieving results. You will communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution. You will also draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents. Additionally, you will document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures, travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle. You will research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by a supervising attorney. You will communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships. You are expected to attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Qualified attorney with no discipline history with an active license in the state for which they will work in.
• Knowledge on the civil litigation process and state and federal consumer protection laws.
• Ability to collaborate with other employees to utilize resources and knowledge of others in identifying high quality solutions.
• Superior time management skills and ability to effectively manage priorities to meet business requirements and deadlines in a dynamic and fast paced environment.
• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to drive and motivate other employees to achieve results.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills across a broad spectrum of attorney and non-attorney recipients including all levels within the organization and external.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in or the desire to become experienced in the consumer collection industry.
• Experience in consumer collection litigation with advanced knowledge and thorough understanding of the legal regulatory framework of the industry preferred but will train.

Responsibilities

• Provide thorough and practical assessments and advice while advocating for clients in and out of court during the legal collection process.
• Communicate with opposing counsel and pro se parties to resolve disputes and negotiate matters to an amicable resolution.
• Draft and review legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Document account/file activity in accordance with the Firm and client policies and procedures.
• Travel to various courts in the State and effectively handle all aspects of a case’s litigation life cycle.
• Research and interpret laws, rulings, and regulations and formulate legal opinions for review by supervising attorney.
• Communicate with clients in a responsive manner to maintain and further develop client relationships.
• Attend continuing education classes, webinars, and seminars to remain current and well-informed of any local, state, or federal changes in the law, rules of court or court procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, Accident, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Pet Insurance, 401k, Profit Sharing, and Student Debt Retirement Savings Program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO)/ Paid Holidays
• Professional yet casual work environment
• Bonuses and Commission potential
• Paid CLE's & Dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level