Associate Attorney - Remote in Salt Lake City, Utah

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.•Salt Lake, UT

8d•$90,000 - $100,000•Remote

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm founded in 1991 and headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking an Associate Attorney in the Salt Lake City, Utah area. The attorney must live in the Salt Lake City area to attend local hearings. The role involves representing clients in litigation and recovery matters, managing an assigned litigation inventory, and working in accordance with client and firm procedures. The firm values eagerness to learn, strong organizational and communication skills, collaborative performance, lifelong learning, training, and career advancement. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The base salary range is $90,000–$100,000 per year, plus applicable bonus.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Utah.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Highly motivated self-starter.
Eagerness to learn.
Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing in a common language with individuals or groups.
Ability to operate a computer, phone, or equivalent device.
Ability to complete a minimum 40-hour flexible workweek schedule.
Ability to read and comprehend position-specific documents and correspondence.
Must live in the Salt Lake City area to attend local hearings.
Must have a private home workspace free from third parties and household members.
Must have stable internet with a minimum speed of 5 Mbps or broadband cable access sufficient for company-issued equipment to operate without disruption.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and data security standards.
Availability during business hours and compliance with the Firm’s Remote Working Policy.
Ability to lift five pounds or greater, sit for up to 90% of the workday at times, bend at the waist, remain mobile when needed, concentrate, and use critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of litigation or trial experience.
Working knowledge of civil procedure.
Debt collection experience.
Prior experience in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Communicate effectively and appropriately with team members and outside parties.
Draft, review, and file legal pleadings, motions, discovery, and other documents for active litigation files.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate for client interests at litigation settings.
Use internal proprietary software to update and document the status of each account in the assigned inventory.
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files, as assigned by the Managing Attorney, to ensure proper workflow according to firm and client expectations.
Comply with client and firm standard operating procedures.
Travel to courtrooms within the branch office footprint as required.
Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials, including developing case strategy, drafting pleadings, conducting discovery, and presenting oral arguments.
Negotiate settlements with consumers and their legal representatives while protecting client interests.
Evaluate case merits, assess risk exposure, and provide strategic legal recommendations.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.