Attorney

Weltman Weinberg & Reis Lpa • Troy, MI

283d

About The Position

Position Purpose: With appropriate supervision depending on experience, the Attorney achieves resolution of client issues through routine and complex negotiation and/or litigation requiring fundamental legal knowledge and experience, and practices other phases of law on various assignments of increasing complexity.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor Degree (J.D.)
• 2-4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Experience in a high-volume firm or practice area is a plus.
• Experience or exposure to business-to-business collections litigation is a plus.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively, and discretely, to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Knowledge of relevant laws, legal codes, legal/court procedures, precedents, and government regulations.
• Exposure to or knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations is a plus.
• Must hold a current, valid Michigan license to practice law.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a high-volume firm or practice area.
• Experience or exposure to business-to-business collections litigation.
• Exposure to or knowledge of the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (F.D.C.P.A.) and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Acts with the highest ethical standards both as a legal professional and as a member of the Firm.
• Actively promotes professionalism, collegiality and diversity within and outside the Firm.
• Directly and indirectly contributes to the financial success of the Firm.
• Delivers excellent customer service to internal and external clients.
• Possesses strong organizational, writing, and analytical skills.
• Represents clients at legal, administrative and other proceedings as assigned.
• Researches and interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and formulates legal opinions for review.
• Identifies causes of action and prepares lawsuits based upon an investigation of facts and applicable laws and procedures.
• Conducts discovery in conformity with applicable rules.
• Interviews clients and witnesses in preparation for legal proceedings.
• Reviews, drafts, and/or dictates legal briefs, correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents.
• Acts in compliance with the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and other applicable consumer protection statutes and regulations.
• With limited assistance, develops strategy, arguments, and testimony in preparation for presentation of case.
• Monitors routine to complex case files to formulate next course of action and ensure deadlines are maintained.
• Interprets laws, rulings, and regulations and provides authoritative legal advice for individuals and businesses.
• Negotiates with individuals to achieve final resolution of case, arrange legal settlements and resolves routine and complex issues.
• Develops and maintains relationships with clients.
• Provides appropriate mentoring and serves as a resource for less experienced Junior Associates and Associates.
• Markets firm services to prospective and new clients on an ongoing basis.
• Represents and promotes the firm within the community and at public, social, and business gatherings.
• Assigns and reviews the work of department staff, as required.
• Complete all required training applicable to assigned position.
• Additional duties as requested or required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree