Attorney (Grand Rapids and surrounding area)
About The Position
We are seeking an Attorney, licensed and located in Michigan (near Grand Rapids), to join our growing team in retail consumer collections. If you enjoy working on a team in a fast-paced environment and have an interest in leveraging the latest in technology, the firm could be a good fit for you. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights and civil litigation and be eager to contribute to all aspects of file generation and litigation. This position, which reports to our state lead, is best suited for quick learning, dependable, and collaborative attorneys. As a key member of our team, you will: Use your Juris Doctorate degree, analytical mindset, and knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor’s rights and collections to develop and implement case-level litigation strategy, and zealously represent clients at court proceedings. Have a high bar for excellence, a sense of urgency, and advanced interpersonal and written communication skills to partner with our internal team of attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to efficiently manage dockets and cases, prepare pleadings, and ensure seamless case management. Use your good judgement, complex problem-solving skills, and achievement orientation to negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel, defend against counterclaims, and navigate escalated litigation matters to resolve disputes. Be adept in leveraging the latest industry technology, monitoring and educating team members on changes to laws or regulations, and support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for increased efficiency. Enjoy regional travel to appear at courts throughout Michigan, have a good standing with the Michigan Bar Association, and be able to meet requirements of our thorough background review process.
Requirements
- Licensed and located in Michigan (near Grand Rapids).
- 1-3 years of experience in creditor’s rights and civil litigation.
- Juris Doctorate degree.
- Analytical mindset.
- Knowledge of laws and regulations applicable to creditor’s rights and collections.
- High bar for excellence.
- Sense of urgency.
- Advanced interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Good judgement.
- Complex problem-solving skills.
- Achievement orientation.
- Good standing with the Michigan Bar Association.
- Ability to meet requirements of a thorough background review process.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in leveraging the latest in technology.
- Quick learning.
- Dependable.
- Collaborative.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement case-level litigation strategy.
- Zealously represent clients at court proceedings.
- Manage dockets and cases efficiently.
- Prepare pleadings.
- Ensure seamless case management.
- Negotiate settlements with defendants and opposing counsel.
- Defend against counterclaims.
- Navigate escalated litigation matters to resolve disputes.
- Leverage the latest industry technology.
- Monitor and educate team members on changes to laws or regulations.
- Identify opportunities for increased efficiency.
- Appear at courts throughout Michigan.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision benefits after 90 days
- 401k retirement plan after 6 months of service
- Paid holidays and generous time off
- Firm provided life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
