Associate Attorney - Consumer Finance & Collections Litigation

Aspen Careers • Columbus, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established Columbus law firm to identify an Associate Attorney for its growing practice. This is a unique opportunity for an attorney who enjoys courtroom experience, a fast-moving caseload, and working closely with a highly experienced legal team— without the pressure of billable-hour requirements. The firm has built a longstanding practice representing consumer finance clients throughout Ohio and offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where attorneys and staff work collaboratively to move matters forward. The role involves regular courtroom experience handling collection litigation in municipal and common pleas courts throughout Ohio, managing matters from initial litigation through judgment and post-judgment proceedings, including garnishments. Cases are handled as a team, with significant support from paralegals and legal assistants. Most hearings and pretrial matters are handled by phone or video, with physical court appearances generally occurring once or twice per week. The practice resolves most matters through settlement, default, or other pretrial resolution, offering practical courtroom skills without a trial-heavy focus. There is potential for future equity or partnership consideration. The work environment is casual and approachable, with attorneys having significant autonomy over their schedules and time away.

Requirements

• 1–4 years of attorney experience (candidates outside this range may be considered).
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.
• Comfortable appearing in court and traveling throughout Ohio when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail when reviewing pleadings, court documents, balances, addresses, and other case information.
• Able to thrive in a busy, high-volume practice and manage competing priorities.
• Collaborative and willing to work closely with attorneys, paralegals, legal assistants, and administrative staff.
• Open to learning established processes rather than needing to reinvent existing workflows.
• Professional and respectful when communicating with opposing parties, including individuals representing themselves.
• Self-directed and comfortable working in an environment where attorneys are trusted to manage their own time and responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

• Litigation, creditors' rights, collections, consumer finance, or other courtroom experience is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Gain regular courtroom experience handling collection litigation in municipal and common pleas courts throughout Ohio.
• Work on matters from initial litigation through judgment and post-judgment proceedings, including garnishments.
• Join a collaborative practice where cases are handled as a team rather than assigned in silos.
• Work closely with an experienced group of paralegals and legal assistants who prepare much of the day-to-day case documentation.
• Develop practical courtroom skills without a trial-heavy practice—most matters resolve through settlement, default, or other pretrial resolution.
• Manage competing priorities in a busy, high-volume practice.
• Communicate professionally and respectfully with opposing parties.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, depending on experience.
• SIMPLE IRA with a 3% dollar-for-dollar employer match.
• Firm pays approximately 70% of the employee's health insurance premium and 50% of dependent/family premiums.
• Optional dental and vision insurance.
• Discretionary year-end bonuses based on individual contribution and firm performance.
• Attorneys are given significant flexibility to manage their own vacation and personal time as long as responsibilities are covered.
• No billable-hour requirement.
• Potential opportunity for future equity or partnership consideration.

What This Job Offers

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