Associate Attorney

Zwicker & Associates, P.C.•Tempe, AZ

21d•$105,000 - $125,000

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. The role involves managing litigation matters and advocating for client interests while complying with firm and client procedures. The position is full-time and offers a base salary of $105,000–$125,000 per year, plus applicable bonus. This is a full-benefit position. The firm provides learning and training opportunities and career advancement opportunities, including promotion from within.

Requirements

Be admitted to practice law and in good standing in Arizona.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Be a highly motivated self-starter with an eagerness to learn.
Ability to manage and prioritize a large caseload.
Ability to communicate verbally and/or in writing in a common language with individuals or groups.
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 other litigation documents.
Review litigation case files and pleadings to determine appropriate action.
Advocate for client interests 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, ensuring 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 to resolve disputes 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.