Associate Attorney

Zwicker & Associates•Duluth, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its team in Duluth, Georgia. The firm represents lenders in consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation and emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive representation of its clients’ interests. The role involves managing litigation matters, advocating for clients, and maintaining compliance with applicable laws, regulations, court procedures, and firm and client procedures. The base salary range is $90,000–$110,000 per year, plus applicable bonus. This is a full-time, full-benefit position. The firm encourages lifelong learning and training and offers career advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Georgia.
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 with an eagerness to learn.
Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
Ability to communicate verbally and in writing with individuals or groups in a common language.
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.

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 related documents for active litigation files.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate on behalf of clients at litigation settings.
Use internal proprietary software to update and document the status of accounts in the assigned inventory.
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as assigned by the Managing Attorney to ensure proper litigation workflow under 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 and risk exposure and provide strategic legal recommendations.
Maintain compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and court procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.