Associate Attorney

Rausch Sturm LLP•St. Petersburg, FL

131d•$80,000 - $95,000•Remote

About The Position

A creditor's rights law firm is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Florida practice. The role is a state-level attorney position focused on attending court, signing pleadings, settling cases, and performing other attorney tasks as assigned. The attorney will handle all aspects of litigation and should be open to work-related travel. The position requires an energetic, self-directed professional who can independently manage a caseload and litigate debt collection matters. The attorney will also conduct risk analysis and develop strategies consistent with state and federal rules, regulations, and compliance standards. The position is remote and open to candidates residing in Marion, Hillsborough, Orange, Pasco, or Duval counties in Florida. The schedule is an eight-hour shift, Monday through Friday, with flexibility to meet business needs.

Requirements

Licensed to practice law in Florida and admitted to the Florida Bar.
Background in civil litigation and experience attending court proceedings.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, and ability to analyze case law and provide recommendations.
Ability to draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and other documents.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to prioritize and organize high volumes of information.
Ability to work in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to interact effectively with people at all organizational levels of the firm.
Maintain a professional appearance and provide a positive company image to the public.
Ability to independently manage a caseload.
Open to work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Bankruptcy Law, Foreclosure Law, or the FDCPA, FCRA, or TCPA.
Experience in collection law and/or significant courtroom experience.

Responsibilities

Review correspondence and files to determine whether they are appropriate.
Review answers and prepare discovery and dispositive motions.
Prepare for and conduct trials.
Attend court hearings in Florida when required.
Provide analysis and advice on legal and regulatory risks.
Keep abreast of changes in state or local rules and apply knowledge of state and federal consumer laws.
Manage an individual caseload effectively.
Represent clients in pre-suit and post-judgment matters.
Sign pleadings and settle cases.
Draft legal pleadings, motions, discovery, stipulations, and other documents.
Write, review, and edit reports, opinions, correspondence, articles, and other documents.
Perform other attorney tasks as assigned.