Associate Attorney - Remote North Carolina/South Carolina

CAPPS LLC• US,

10h•$80,000 - $90,000•Remote

About The Position

Attorney will assist firm in developing office and state practice in North Carolina and overseeing collection litigation for the states. Candidates must have substantial experience in the courtroom, in the area of creditors’ rights and consumer laws (both state and federal), in drafting forms and in performing legal research. Administrative responsibilities will include preparing forms and developing processes. Attorney will also have full litigation responsibilities including review of correspondence, review of files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review and/or approval of all pleadings, motions and discovery, and attending all types of hearings and trials. Additionally, candidates should be knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment. Attorney will be responsible for managing high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions.

Requirements

Substantial experience in the courtroom.
Substantial experience in the area of creditors’ rights and consumer laws (both state and federal).
Substantial experience in drafting forms.
Substantial experience in performing legal research.
Knowledgeable in post judgment remedies including attachment and garnishment.
Bar admission in North Carolina.
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.
A Juris Doctor law degree.
3 to 5 years of experience as a general litigation attorney.

Nice To Haves

Licensed in both North Carolina and South Carolina.
Experience in creditor’s rights litigation.

Responsibilities

Assist firm in developing office and state practice in North Carolina and overseeing collection litigation for the states.
Prepare forms and develop processes.
Review correspondence, review files to determine whether they are suit appropriate, review and/or approval of all pleadings, motions and discovery, and attend all types of hearings and trials in a high volume environment.
Manage high-volume docket of civil litigation cases in the area of debt-collection through all phases of litigation from commencement through post-judgment actions.