Associate Attorney

Zwicker & Associates•Tempe, AZ

21d

About The Position

Zwicker & Associates, P.C., a national creditor rights law firm headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its Tempe, Arizona team. The firm represents lenders in consumer and commercial recovery efforts and litigation, and emphasizes ethics, compliance, and assertive client representation. The position offers a base salary of $105,000–$125,000 per year, plus applicable bonus. It is a full-time, full-benefit position. The firm provides learning and training opportunities and offers career advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

Requirements

Admitted to practice law and in good standing in Arizona.
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 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.
Ability to lift five pounds or greater.
Ability to sit for 90% of the workday at times.
Ability to bend at the waist and remain mobile when needed.
Ability to concentrate and use critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 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 in active litigation matters.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate for clients’ interests at litigation settings.
Use internal proprietary software to update and document account status in assigned inventory.
Analyze and process litigation inventory reports and files as assigned by the Managing Attorney, ensuring litigation workflow meets 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.